The cover art for this album was created by Manfred Bockelmann.
Composition History
Jörg Achim Keller, the former chief conductor of the NDR Bigband, initiated this collaboration with Al Jarreau in 2016, having wanted to do a production with Jarreau and Ellington's music since the early 2000s.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live during Al Jarreau and the NDR Bigband's European tour in 2016, with performances captured in Amsterdam and Monte Carlo.
Album & Artwork
The album 'Ellington' is considered Al Jarreau's final album and was released on ACT, the label founded by Siggi Loch, who was instrumental in Jarreau's early career success.
Performer Biography
Al Jarreau's career breakthrough came in Germany, where his 1975 debut album 'We Got By' won the German Record Critics' Award and his first German tour sold out large concert halls.
Performer Biography
Al Jarreau, the vocalist on this album, was a unique artist who defied musical genres, earning six Grammy awards and nineteen nominations across jazz, pop, and R&B categories.
