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Bobby McFerrin

Spontaneous Inventions

  • AMG Review of Spontaneous Inventions

    Amg
    Scott Yanow
    All Music Guide

    Bobby McFerrin is heard in prime form throughout this date, which was the follow-up to his classic The Voice. A few of the numbers are taken unaccompanied, and these include memorable renditions of "Thinkin' About Your Body," "I Hear Music," and "Mańana Iguana." Pianist Herbie Hancock duets with McFerrin on "Turtle Shoes"; "Another Night in Tunisia" (taken from the Manhattan Transfer's Vocalese album) features McFerrin with the vocal quartet and Jon Hendricks; soprano saxophonist Wayne Shorter interacts with the vocalist on "Walkin'"; and an eccentric "Beverly Hills Blues" has "assistance" from comedian Robin Williams. A continually intriguing release with plenty of wit from the innovative singer.

Bobby McFerrin
over 2 years ago

I think I had kind of forgotten about Bobby McFerrin, seeing as how it was pushed to the back of my music collection, but I rediscovered it yesterday. I vaguely remember recieving it for a birthday some year... I think his music is actually some of my favorite. The difference of actually having a human voice "play" the music is phenominal. Especially with Hush. I know I tagged this under Spo...

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Bobby McFerrin
over 2 years ago

I think I had kind of forgotten about Bobby McFerrin, seeing as how it was pushed to the back of my music collection, but I rediscovered it yesterday. I vaguely remember recieving it for a birthday some year... I think his music is actually some of my favorite. The difference of actually having a human voice "play" the music is phenominal. Especially with Hush. I know I tagged this under Spo...

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