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Al Jarreau has Christmas on his mind.

This fall the seven-time Grammy-winning vocalist released his first-ever Christmas album--his first album of newly recorded music since 2006's sensational Givin' It Up with George Benson. AL JARREAU CHRISTMAS includes the singer's distinctive vocal spin on a dozen yuletide classics. This holiday collection is available now from Rhino Records at all physical outlets for a suggested list price of $18.98. The digital release is also available now for $9.99. Al Jarreau will tour the U.S. in December in support of Christmas. The tour will begin in New Haven, CT, on December 6.

AL JARREAU CHRISTMAS opens with “Winter Wonderland," written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith in 1934 for Guy Lombardo, who hit No 2 with the song's timeless melody. The album is packed with festive favorites including “The Christmas Song," “O Come All Ye Faithful," and “White Christmas," the ageless tune written by Irving Berlin and first sang by Bing Crosby in the 1942 musical, Holiday Inn. The album also features Jarreau's versions of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," “Carol Of The Bells," “Hark The Herald Angels Sing," “Some Children See Him," and “Gloria In Excelsis," a sacred song used in the Roman Catholic Mass.

After signing with Reprise in 1975, Jarreau has become a master of both studio and stage.

The only artist to ever win Grammy awards in the 3 separate categories: Pop, Jazz, and R&B, Jarreau is one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time. During his career, Jarreau has earned scores of awards and accolades from around the world, including a platinum album, Breakin' Away (1981), and four gold albums - This Time (1980), Jarreau (1983), High Crime (1984) and L Is For Lover (1986). In February 2008, Jarreau handpicked his favorite romantic tunes for Love Songs.

Spanning three decades, this 14-song compilation is available now from Rhino.

Jarreau was recently featured on opening night of the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the renowned festival, which was emceed by Bill Cosby. He also just completed a successful tour of Southeast Asia with George Benson and was recently called “The greatest jazz singer alive" by Time magazine. He will embark on a tour of Eastern Europe in October and the French Caribbean following his December 'Holidays and Hits' U.S. tour dates.

Al Jarreau- 2008 'Holidays & Hits' Tour:
Sat., December 6 New Haven, CT
Sun., December 7 Brunswick, NJ
Thurs., December 11 Milwaukee, WI
Fri., December 12 Kansas City, MO
Sat., December 13 Hammond, IN

Al Jarreau Christmas Track Listing
1. Winter Wonderland
2. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
3. White Christmas
4. Carol Of The Bells
5. Oh Come All Ye Faithful
6. The Christmas Song
7. I'll Be Home For Christmas
8. Gloria In Excelsis
9. Christmas Time Is Here
10. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
11. Some Children See Him
12. The Little Christmas Tree