Nicolas Bearde ‘Jarreau and Beyond

Nicolas Bearde appears at the Blue Note with “Jarreau and Beyond” on Thursday, July 31, at 8 p.m. Vocalist Nicolas Bearde and the Bay Area’s Tammy Hall on piano present an exploration of Al Jarreau’s music, offering innovative arrangements that pay tribute to his distinctive voice and brilliance.   Supported by a quartet, Bearde’s performances span Jarreau’s soulful ballads, original music and jazz hits such as “We Got By,” “Teach me Tonight” and “Take Five.” Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa