Jazz singer Al Jarreau cancels concerts in France after pneumonia diagnosis

By The Staff The Associated Press

Posted June 4, 2012 4:33 am

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PARIS – Grammy-winning jazz musician Al Jarreau has cancelled part of a French tour after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

The singer’s press team said in a statement Monday that Jarreau’s doctors had recommended that he not travel while he recovers.

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Jarreau had been scheduled to give concerts in France on June 7, 9 and 10. The statement said he hopes to perform in France later in the month.

The statement said the 72-year-old musician, who has won Grammy awards in jazz, pop and R&B, “deeply regretted” the cancellations.

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