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"The Best of Bobby McFerrin" (11/12/1996) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Blue Note Records (USA)

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"Circlesongs" (04/01/1997) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Sony ClassicalPersonnel: Bobby McFerrin, Beth Quist, Nick Bearde, Joey Blake, Pierre Cook, Sussan Deyhim, Kirsten Falke, Paul Hillier, Raz Kennedy, Rhiannon, Janis Siegal, Pamela Warrick Smith, David Worm (vocals). Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, New York in May 1996. Includes liner notes by Barbara Graham, Theodore Levin, Jonathan Goldman.

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"Play" (01/28/1992) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Blue Note Records (USA)Personnel: Bobby McFerrin (vocals) and Chick Corea (piano). Recorded live at The Wolftrap and Carnegie Hall during the summer of 1990.

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"Bang! Zoom" (01/09/1996) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Blue Note Records (USA)Personnel: Bobby McFerrin (vocals); Bob Mintzer (saxophone, bass clarinet, EWI); Scott Wendholt (trumpet); Russell Ferrante (piano, synthesizer); Paul Nagel (Fender Rhodes electric piano); Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Jimmy Haslip (bass); William Kennedy (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Judd Miller (programming). Tower Of Power Horn Section: Greg Adams, David Mann, Stephen "Doc" Kupka, Emilio Castillo, Lee Thornburg (horns). Producers: Russell Ferrante, Bobby McFerrin.

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"Beyond Words" (03/12/2002) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Blue Note Records (USA)Personnel includes: Bobby McFerrin (vocals, keyboards); Taylor McFerrin (vocals); Keith Underwood (bass flute, wooden flute); Gil Goldstein (accordion, Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Chick Corea (piano); Richard Bona (guitar, piano, percussion); Omar Hakim (drums); Cyro Baptista (percussion). Recorded at Lake Of The Isles, Minneapolis, Minnesota; The Hit Factory, New York, New York. Singer Bobby McFerrin is one of the most unique figures in contemporary music. His forays into jazz, classical, pop, and ethnic music make him one of the most diverse performers of his generation. On BEYOND WORDS the singer teams up with a superior ensemble of musicians to present 16 tracks of hopeful, uplifting music. As you might expect, BEYOND WORDS is a cornucopia of ethereal sounds and genre combinations. The only "standard" tune on the album is Chick Corea's "Windows." McFerrin and the composer himself team up on this piece, and the interaction between them is full of rich chemistry and spontaneity. Other tracks such as "Kalimba Suite" evoke an African feel, undoubtedly fueled by Cameroonian bass player Richard Bona. There are no lyrics on the record (at least none that are discernable); McFerrin's approach to singing here is similar to some of his earlier efforts, layering numerous vocal tracks on top of one another, creating brilliant washes and punchy syllabic grooves.

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"Spontaneous Inventions" (1986) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI Records (USA)Personnel includes: Bobby McFerrin, Robin Williams, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, The Manhattan Transfer.

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"Simple Pleasures" (07/23/1996) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI Records (USA)Solo performer: Bobby McFerrin (vocals, effects). Recorded at The Power Station, New York, New York.

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"Don't Worry, Be Happy" (11/01/1995) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI-Capitol Special MarketsAlthough this anthology is named after Bobby McFerrin's one chart hit, 1988's feel-good novelty song "Don't Worry, Be Happy," it provides a much broader overview of this exceptional vocal talent. One of the most unique jazz singers of all time, McFerrin moves beyond simple scatting into a sometimes otherworldly set of vocal sounds. Five live tracks include a pair of duets with Chick Corea on the duo's own "Even For Me" and the Thelonious Monk standard "Round Midnight," as well as a playful audience participation piece called "I Love Music." Another highlight is 1985's "Another Night In Tunisia," a collaboration on the Dizzy Gillespie classic with earlier vocal jazz master Jon Hendricks and the vocalese group Manhattan Transfer.

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"Mouth Music" (02/23/2001) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Sony Music Special ProductsPersonnel includes: Bobby McFerrin (vocals); Yo Yo Ma, Herbie Hancock. Recording information: 1985 - 1997.

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"Jazz Masters" (12/28/2004) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI Records (France)

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"Medicine Music" (07/23/1996) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI Records (USA)Personnel: Bobby McFerrin, Robert McFerrin, Sr. (vocals); Lyle Mays (keyboards); Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo (percussion). Voicestra: Rachel Bagby, Roger Bearde, Joey Blake, Kirsten Folke, Molly Holm, Sara Jennison, Raz Kennedy, Rhiannon, Linda Tillery, Dave Worm (vocals). Recorded at The Skywalker Ranch, Marin County, California; The Hit Factory, New York; Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California.

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"The Voice" (07/29/1988) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Elektra MusicianWith the follow-up to his fairly straightforward 1982 self-titled jazz-pop debut, singer Bobby McFerrin stunned listeners by issuing a truly "solo" album, a live recording that features only his remarkable, octave-jumping vocals (with no overdubbed tracks or other production tricks). Not only is THE VOICE a landmark jazz release, it reveals the wide scope of McFerrin's artistic range, with the performer offering up wildly inventive versions of the Beatles "Blackbird," James Brown's "I Feel Good," and Duke Ellington's "Take the A-Train" (here titled simply "A-Train"). While "Blackbird" showcases McFerrin's impressive breathing techniques and sound effects, "I Feel Good" calls attention to his incredible sense of rhythm and knack for imitating instruments, leaving "A-Train" to spotlight his considerable scatting skills. Rounded out by a number of playful originals (most notably the humorous "I'm My Own Walkman"), this album is essential listening for anyone interested in the surprisingly vast capabilities of the human voice.

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"Don't Worry, Be Happy" (05/15/2002) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI Records (Netherlands)Although this anthology is named after Bobby McFerrin's one chart hit, 1988's feel-good novelty song "Don't Worry, Be Happy," it provides a much broader overview of this exceptional vocal talent. One of the most unique jazz singers of all time, McFerrin moves beyond simple scatting into a sometimes otherworldly set of vocal sounds. Five live tracks include a pair of duets with Chick Corea on the duo's own "Even For Me" and the Thelonious Monk standard "Round Midnight," as well as a playful audience participation piece called "I Love Music." Another highlight is 1985's "Another Night In Tunisia," a collaboration on the Dizzy Gillespie classic with earlier vocal jazz master Jon Hendricks and the vocalese group Manhattan Transfer.

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"Bobby McFerrin" (10/25/1990) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Elektra Musician

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"Don't Worry, Be Happy" (08/13/2002) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Simply The Best (Netherlands)Although this anthology is named after Bobby McFerrin's one chart hit, 1988's feel-good novelty song "Don't Worry, Be Happy," it provides a much broader overview of this exceptional vocal talent. One of the most unique jazz singers of all time, McFerrin moves beyond simple scatting into a sometimes otherworldly set of vocal sounds. Five live tracks include a pair of duets with Chick Corea on the duo's own "Even For Me" and the Thelonious Monk standard "Round Midnight," as well as a playful audience participation piece called "I Love Music." Another highlight is 1985's "Another Night In Tunisia," a collaboration on the Dizzy Gillespie classic with earlier vocal jazz master Jon Hendricks and the vocalese group Manhattan Transfer.

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"Don't Worry, Be Happy" (11/01/1995) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI-Capitol Special MarketsAlthough this anthology is named after Bobby McFerrin's one chart hit, 1988's feel-good novelty song "Don't Worry, Be Happy," it provides a much broader overview of this exceptional vocal talent. One of the most unique jazz singers of all time, McFerrin moves beyond simple scatting into a sometimes otherworldly set of vocal sounds. Five live tracks include a pair of duets with Chick Corea on the duo's own "Even For Me" and the Thelonious Monk standard "Round Midnight," as well as a playful audience participation piece called "I Love Music." Another highlight is 1985's "Another Night In Tunisia," a collaboration on the Dizzy Gillespie classic with earlier vocal jazz master Jon Hendricks and the vocalese group Manhattan Transfer.

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"The Voice" (07/29/1988) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Elektra MusicianWith the follow-up to his fairly straightforward 1982 self-titled jazz-pop debut, singer Bobby McFerrin stunned listeners by issuing a truly "solo" album, a live recording that features only his remarkable, octave-jumping vocals (with no overdubbed tracks or other production tricks). Not only is THE VOICE a landmark jazz release, it reveals the wide scope of McFerrin's artistic range, with the performer offering up wildly inventive versions of the Beatles "Blackbird," James Brown's "I Feel Good," and Duke Ellington's "Take the A-Train" (here titled simply "A-Train"). While "Blackbird" showcases McFerrin's impressive breathing techniques and sound effects, "I Feel Good" calls attention to his incredible sense of rhythm and knack for imitating instruments, leaving "A-Train" to spotlight his considerable scatting skills. Rounded out by a number of playful originals (most notably the humorous "I'm My Own Walkman"), this album is essential listening for anyone interested in the surprisingly vast capabilities of the human voice.

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"Simple Pleasures" (07/23/1996) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI Records (USA)Solo performer: Bobby McFerrin (vocals, effects). Recorded at The Power Station, New York, New York.

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"Medicine Music" (07/23/1996) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, EMI Records (USA)Personnel: Bobby McFerrin, Robert McFerrin, Sr. (vocals); Lyle Mays (keyboards); Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo (percussion). Voicestra: Rachel Bagby, Roger Bearde, Joey Blake, Kirsten Folke, Molly Holm, Sara Jennison, Raz Kennedy, Rhiannon, Linda Tillery, Dave Worm (vocals). Recorded at The Skywalker Ranch, Marin County, California; The Hit Factory, New York; Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California.

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"Bobby McFerrin" (10/25/1990) Jazz Vocal McFerrin, Bobby, Elektra Musician