Jazz legend Al Jarreau has died just days after announcing his retirement due to exhaustion.
The seven-time Grammy winner was 76.
USA today reported on its website that “Jarreau died at 5:30 a.m. PT Sunday, according to a statement from his booking agent Bob Zievers.”
“Jarreau received a lifetime achievement award from the foundation last fall, and an endowment to benefit Milwauke Public School children needing financial assistance for music programs was established in his name,” the report said.
Jarreau recorded 20 albums and “is the only Grammy vocalist to win in the jazz, pop and R&B categories.”
He performed 50 concerts last year, including at the White House.
Jarreau is survived by his wife Susan and son Ryan.
