Al Jarreau cancels concerts due to illness

(CBS/AP) Grammy-winning jazz musician Al Jarreau has canceled 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.

TMZ.com reports that Jarreau will rest at home before returning to work.

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.