Al Jarreau, R.I.P.

With the Grammy Awards only hours away, seven time Grammy winner Al Jarreau has passed away after being hospitalized several days ago with what turned out to be pneumonia. He was 76.

You knew things were serious when following Jarreau's hospitalization it was announced that he would retire from touring. Jarreau had a previous bout with pneumonia in 2012 and also came close to death in 2010 due to heart and respiratory problems.

Jarreau's career spanned half a century with a catalog of more than 20 albums. His scat style of singing was reminiscent of Mel Torme. My favorite Jarreau tune was the "Theme from Moonlighting". R.I.P.