In the Strauss Black Box Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

“The Musical Journey of Al Jarreau”

Join us for a soulful and uplifting morning celebrating the legendary artistry of Al Jarreau. In Breaking Away, The Musical Journey of Al Jarreau, Jesse Robinson traces Jarreau’s remarkable path through the jazz, pop, and R&B hits that defined a generation.

From the groove of Roof Garden and Boogie Down, to the heartfelt beauty of We’re In This Love and After All, this concert captures the vocal mastery and emotional depth that made Jarreau one of the most distinctive voices in modern music. Audiences will also enjoy favorites like Teach Me Tonight, Moonlighting, We Got By, and the iconic title track Breaking Away, all performed in their original keys and true to the spirit of the recordings.

With more than three decades of musical collaboration behind him and a deep personal connection to this music, Jesse Robinson brings authenticity, warmth, and vocal finesse to this tribute. Celebrate the music, the memories, and the unmistakable sound of Al Jarreau at this special Coffee Concert at the KPAC.