
15 June 1980 · 47 YEARS
This Time
Al Jarreau
Jay Graydon produced this set, capturing the sleek, high-fidelity aesthetic prevalent in Los Angeles studios at the time. The work reflects a transition from fusion toward smooth soul, utilizing tight, radio-ready production techniques.
This collection demonstrates a pivotal shift in his career path. By blending jazz-inflected phrasing with professional polish, the record represents a peak for the studio style that dominated the commercial airwaves during that decade.