Grammy winner Al Jarreau plays West Point

West Point — West Point’s Eisenhower Hall Theatre welcomes seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau to the stage at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3. Jarreau is the only vocalist in history to win in three separate Grammy categories: jazz, pop, and R&B. His innovative musical expressions has made him one of the most critically-acclaimed performers of our time. Jarreau began singing at the age of four. Enrolling at the respected Ripon College in Wisconsin, Jarreau continued singing for fun, performing locally with a group called “The Indigos” on weekends and holidays. He graduated with a degree in Psychology. While working in San Francisco as a rehabilitation counselor, Jarreau’a natural musical gifts began to shape his future. He found himself performing at a small jazz club with a trio headed by George Duke, and by the late 60’s, he knew he would make singing his life. Eventually he branched out to New York City, gaining television exposure with Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, David Frost and Mike Douglas. The rest is history. Purchase tickets for the Nov. 3 performance online at www.ikehall.com, in person at the Eisenhower Hall Theatre box office or call Telecharge at 800-233-3123. All seats are $40. Arrive early.