www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/February 17, 2017 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer Al Jarreau Dies at 76 by: Lindsey Bahr AP Film Writer on the side. But he couldn’t ignore LOS ANGELES (AP) — his passion for performance Grammy-winning jazz and eventually gave up his singer Al Jarreau, who first career to do music full transcended genres over a time. 50-year career, died at a “His second priority in Los Angeles hospital Sun- life was music. There was day, just days after an- no third,” read the state- nouncing his retirement ment on Jarreau’s website. from touring because of “His first priority, far ahead exhaustion, his manager of the other, was healing or Joe Gordon confirmed. comforting anyone in His official Twitter need.” account says he died sur- His final album, “My rounded by his wife, son Old Friend: Celebrating and a few other family George Duke,” was released members and friends. He in 2014. was 76. Jarreau is survived by Jarreau was hospital- his wife, Susan, and a son, ized earlier in the week Ryan. In lieu of flowers or and was said to have been gifts, a donation page has improving slowly. The been set up for the Wiscon- cause of his death was not FILE – In this Sept. 27, 2015, file photo, Al Jarreau performs at the Rock in Rio music festival in sin Foundation for School revealed, but he had expe- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jarreau died in a Los Angeles hospital Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, according to his Music. rienced a number of res- official Twitter account and website. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File) piratory and cardiac issues in recent years. few artists to have won elegance, whether it was kee, and I took it all in. I The Milwaukee na- Grammys in three sepa- drinking a cup of tea or want it all. Don’t cut me off tive won seven Grammys rate categories — jazz, pop saying good morning.” at the pass and say I can’t over the course of his half- and R&B. Time Magazine Scott, an R&B singer, listen to Muddy Waters century in music. His big- once called him the “great- recorded with Jarreau and because I’m a jazzer. Or I gest single was 1981’s est jazz singer alive.” George Benson in 2006 on can’t listen to Garth 5 Reasons to Work for the City of Austin “We’re in This Love To- News of Jarreau’s “God Bless the Child.” Brooks because I’m a gether” from the album death came as the Tributes poured in on jazzer. Get out of here,” he 1. Learn How Government Works “Breakin’ Away.” Jarreau Grammy Awards were social media in remem- said. was also a vocalist on the kicking off in Los Angeles. brance of Jarreau as well. Music wasn’t always 2. Invest in Your Community all-star 1985 track, “We “He was really one of Director Ava DuVernay Jarreau’s focus, however Are the World,” and sang the most creative vocalists tweeted that her mom — he didn’t even record 3. Have Access to Great Benefits and the theme to TV’s “Moon- who ever lived,” jazz singer used to play Jarreau’s vinyl his first album until he was Wellness Programs lighting.” Tierney Sutton told The and that his voice made 35. Born to a minister fa- Associated Press on the her happy. “We feel very fortu- ther and a mother who 4. Learn to Navigate Obstacles through nate to have worked with red carpet. “His voice was Actress Octavia Spen- played the piano in Innovation Al, one of the most distinc- like an instrument.” cer wrote that Jarreau church, Jarreau sang from tive and extraordinary vo- Sutton collaborated “had a mellifluous voice. an early age, but he was 5. Be a Part of a Great Team calists in the music,” said with Jarreau on the Joni Soothing. Beautiful.” also an athlete who Concord Records Presi- Mitchell tribute album “Af- Singer Chaka Khan earned a master’s in vocal dent John Burk in a state- ter Blue” from 2013. tweeted that he was an rehabilitation and started Visit www.austincityjobs.org to search and ment. “He was truly a “Al Jarreau was in- “unrivaled improvisational his career as a counselor in apply for City of Austin jobs. force of nature and a credible,” Jill Scott told the genius.” San Francisco, playing jazz beautiful human being AP. “He was one of the In a 2014 interview Visit one of our five Employment Assistance that will be fondly remem- most awesome, strange with The Arizona Republic, Austin Community College locations to get help with: District (ACC) is soliciting bered and deeply missed performers I ever met — Jarreau relished in his proposals from qualified firms to • Applications and Resumes by us all.” and I mean strange in the crossover tendencies. provide Financial Collections Jarreau is one of the best way. He was all about “I grew up in Milwau- Services. • Interview Coaching Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 946-17017SD • Other Community Resources DISTRICT 2 TOWN HALL All proposals must be submitted to ACC Purchasing by no later than For more information on City jobs or Learning and Research Center at Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 2:00 Employment Assistance locations: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport p.m., Central Time. Solicitation packages are available on the ACC 2800 Spirit of Texas Dr., Austin, TX 78719 Purchasing website at http:// Call: 512-974-3210 or TDD 1-800-526-9159 www.austincc.edu/offices/ On Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm, Council Member Garza will purchasing/advertised-solicitations Email: [email protected] host a Town Hall meeting that will focus on CodeNext. 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Solicitation documents are available at our office or at One This project includes the following scopes of work: New Jobs for the Purchasing Office CODE COMMODITY GASOLINE, Week of 02/12/2017 Vendor Registration AUTOMOTIVEICEWEED KILLERS (HERBICIDE) GENERAL MAINTENANCE, VEHICLE Specialist, Program HAULING SERVICESKITS, FIRST AIDTREE TRIMMING, UTILITY LINES Highland Campus 512-974-2018 40515 Job# 1702005 39035 Specialist, Advising (Student [email protected] 67590 Services) www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing 92847 Eastview Campus 96239 Job# 1702003 For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ 3453248 Assistant, Student Financial Aid Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the Cypress Creek Campus (Energized) OSHA 29CFR 1910.269 Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or 98887 Job# 1702007 (Term of this project shall be in effect for an initial term of twenty four (24) months and may be extended Apply at HR visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. thereafter for up to three(3) additional twelve (12 month periods)Contact the office for detailed information on Middle Fiskville Rd. the scopes of service to be subcontracted and the relevant terms and conditions of this 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 contract.Contact: Allen LeBlanc at (361) 289-0052 or (361) 289-0206 or via email Job Line (512 223-5621 [email protected] hhtp://www./austincc.ed EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V