“Double Face”, the song that Al recorded with Deodato last year, has reached #2 on Media Guide’s USA Jazz Chart this week. The song has been rising steadily since it’s debut on the list 22 weeks ago. It’s getting great airplay in the USA right now, and it’s available for purchase at iTunes as a single or on Deodato’s new album, “The Crossing”

August 2, 2011
Well, we are just 2 shows from the end of a brilliant, 21-city Summer tour, of Europe! This tour deserves it’s own chapter in my book of lessons learned, and I will be back to you soon with more details about the past weeks.

Very important, though: On the one-year anniversary of my medical problem, I was able to return to Barcelonnette to do the concert as promised. I thank all of you for your wishes and prayers, and I also thank Dr. Bonnet and his team at Hospital de la Timone, and Dr. Simonoviez and his team at the Hospital in Gap, for all of their care. They are truly the eyes and hands of God. And, thank you to Stéphane Kochoyan, and to the festival organizers in Barcelonnette, for the trust and faith that they had in me and my team. I am grateful for the opportunity to return there, and I am happy that it turned out to be a big success.

Ryan Jarreau, my son, joined me on this tour, and saved the day by filling in as my Assistant. You hit a home run, Ryan, and the band, crew, your mom and I appreciate your go-getter attitude and your endless energy. Your company and your support made this tour extra special for me… THANKS!

Finally, to everyone who came to see me in concert during this tour: Thank you, Danke, Merci, and Grazie from my band, my crew, my management team, and from Susan and me. You make this all a rewarding thrill for me, and I am forever yours. I’m not nearly finished yet, and I hope to see you all again soon.

Love, Al