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Article: Grammy winner Al Jarreau headlines the Art Tatum Festival.
- Article from:
- The Blade (Toledo, OH)
- Article date:
- June 11, 2006
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Byline: Steven Cornelius
Jun. 11--Al Jarreau is looking forward to singing in Toledo next week. After all, it's the home of his mentor, Jon Hendricks. The superstars can share stories, maybe even a song. Both perform Sunday night at the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival. The men met 40-some years ago in California. At the time, Hendricks was the ultimate jazz insider, with a long-running engagement at Sausalito's famed Trident nightclub. Jarreau was an aspiring singer working a day gig as a rehabilitation councilor for the state. "Back then, I went in to hear Jon as often as I could. He has been a mentor. I've long been listening to him and emulating ...
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