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Also Known As Alwyn Lopez Jarreau
Born March 12, 1940 (age 86) • Milwaukee • Wisconsin
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (1992) • Grammy Award (1981) • Grammy Award (1978) • Grammy Award (1977)

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