Bobby McFerrin goes live on WFUV (2013)

May 31, 2013 - if in New-York, do not miss Bobby McFerrin live from Public radio WFUV<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Bobby McFerrin releases ‘Spirityouall,’ his twenty-third album (2013)

Bobby McFerrin's 'Spirityouall' is his twenty-third album 're-imagining Americana with spirituals and original songs' released on May 14, 213 by Sony Classical/Masterworks.1 . Everytime 2 . Every Time (WFUV) 3 . Swing Low 4 . Joshua ("Live On Soundcheck") 5 . Fix Me Jesus 6 . I Shall Be Released (w/ Atom String Quartet) 7 . 1,05208333333333 8 . Rest (London, Barbican Centre, 3/3/13) 9 .…

Bobby McFerrin presents “Spirityouall” in Saint Louis (2013)

April 25, 2013 - Bobby McFerrin promotes his soon-to-be-released project “spirityouall” at Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Happy Birthday Bobby McFerrin. ‘Bobby Sings One More Note’

This day (March 11, 1950), in Manhattan, New York, is born Robert 'Bobby' McFerrin, a virtuoso American vocalist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Ranky Tanky - All For You (2019) 2 . @Salle Pleyel Paris (2018) 3 . w/ MozART Group (2017) 4 . @ Gstaad Menuhin Festival (2014) 5 . 25:15 (2013) 6 . w/ Boy Singing - Route 66 (Live In Kaunas) 7 . Concert In Bratislava (1986 ) 8 . Concert À Cappella 9 . Don'T…

Bobby McFerrin sings at Java Jazz Festival (2012)

March 4, 2012 - Bobby McFerrin will be at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia.<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Joey Blake and Bobby McFerrin improvise (2011)

February 24, 2012 - in order to raise funds for "Musicians without Borders" and "WE-ACTx" Joey Blake and Bobby McFerrin will be at Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Bobby McFerrin sings in NYC (2014)

January 25, 2014 - Bobby McFerrin presents his "Spirityoual' project at Rose Theater at Lincoln Center, New-York City<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Bobby McFerrin keeps it in the family (2010)

November 11, 2010 - Bobby McFerrin has invited two of his children Taylor John and Madison Grace to the concert he gives at at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New-York City<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Bobby McFerrin sits in with Wynton Marsalis & Orchestra (2012)

September 13, 2012 - The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis presents 'My Audiobiography,' a special show with Bobby McFerrin.<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Bobby McFerrin releases ‘Simple Pleasures,’ his fourth album featuring ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ (1988)

Bobby Mcferrin's 'Simple Pleasures' feat. 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' is his fourth studio album released on August 22, 1988 by Emi.1 . Don't Worry Be Happy (Official Video) 2 . Good Lovin' 3 . Drive 4 . Drive My Car 5 . At Blue Note (w/ Jevon McFerrin) Track Listing : 1.Don'T Worry, Be Happy (Bobby Mcferrin) - 04:54 . 2.All I Want (Bobby Mcferrin) - 02:56 . 3.Drive My Car (John Lennon, Paul…

Bobby McFerrin sits in with The Yellowjackets (2012)

July 19, 2012 - Bobby McFerrin and The Yellowjackets - that is Russel Ferrante (p), Bob Mintzer (s), Felix Pastorius (b) and William Kennedy (d) - will perform together at Jazz à Juan in France<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Bobby McFerrin mesmerizes the crowd (1988)

July 9, 1988 - Bobby McFerrin is at "Umbria Jazz Festival" in Perugia, Italy<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>

Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea record ‘Play’ at at Wolftrap in Vienna, Virginia (1990)

'Play' by Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea is an album recorded on June 23, 1990 at Wolftrap (Vienna, Virginia) and June 27, 1990 at Carnegie Hall (New York City) and released the same year by Blue Note.1 . Montreux Jazz Festival (2001) 2 . Round Midnight Track Listing : 1.Spain (Chick Corea, Joaquín Rodrigo) - 10:12 . 2.Even From Me (Chick Corea, Bobby Mcferrin) - 06:34 . 3.Autumn Leaves…

Bobby McFerrin goes to Ukraine (2013)

June 15, 2013 - Bobby McFerrin performs with Gil Goldstein (kb), David Mansfield (g, viol, mand), Armand Hirsch (g), Scott Colley (b), Louis Cato (b, uk, voc), Alex Shchukin (voc) and Vera Spasibo (voc) at Alfa Jazz Festival in Lviv, Ukraine <img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/51JaPy8UQyL._SY300_.jpg' alt='Bobby McFerrin – Spirityouall' width='190' height='161'/>…

This week In Jazz Legends 20/52

Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, The Marsalis Family, Hank Jones, Joe Lovano, McCoy Tyner Quartet, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Miles Davis, John Scofield, Elvin Jones Trio, Esperanza Spalding, Bobby McFerrin, Miles Davis, Coleman Hawkins

This week In Jazz Legends 10/52

Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham, Sonny Rollins, Ernestine Anderson, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Buddy Rich & His Orchestra, Freddie Hubbard, Les Mccann & Eddie Harris, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz & Flora Purim, Milton Nascimento & Naná Vasconcelos, Bobby Mcferrin

This week In One-Off Collaborations 08/52

Dr. John & Eric Clapton, Joey Blake & Bobby Mcferrin, Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper, Rihanna & Ne Yo, Heidi Klum & Seal, Daryl Hall & Smokey Robinson, Carlos Santana & Gato Barbieri, Massive Attack & Portishead, David Sylvian & Robert Fripp, Paco De Lucia, John Mclaughlin & Larry Coryell, Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate, Brad Mehldau & Mark Guiliana

This month In Blues Legends 11/12

T Bone Walker, John Mayer, Lonnie Brook, Gary Moore, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B B King, Albert King, Paul Butterfield, Etta James, John Mayall, the Bluesbreakers, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones, John Hammond, Taj Mahal, Bobby McFerrin, Big Joe Turner, Lucky Peterson

This week In Jazz Legends (collaborations) 37/52

Bobby McFerrin, The LCJO Randy Crawford, Joe Sample, Kenny Garrett, Roy Ayers, Oscar D'Leon, Steve Turre, Joe Zawinul, Trilok Gurtu, Freddie Hubbard, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Lenny White, Jim Hall, Attila Zoller, Red Mitchell, Daniel Humair, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Grady Tate, Jimmy Smith, Stanley Turrentine, Hermeto Pascoal, Stan Getz, Larry Coryell, Larry Carlton, John Abercrombie, John…

This week In ’80s Throwback’ 34/52

The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant, John Mellencamp, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Level 42, The Cure, Metallica, George Michael, Huey Lewis And The News, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Basia, Bobby McFerrin

This week In One-Off Collaborations 29/52

Miles Davis & Chaka Khan, Steve Winwood, Arturo Sandoval & Tito Puente, Bob Weir & Grace Potter, John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana & Etta James, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Freddie King & Johnny Winter, John Mayall & Eric Clapton, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Steve Gadd, Marcus Miller & Joe Sample, Bobby Mcferrin & The Yellowjackets, Rick Wakeman & Jon Lord,…

Happy Birthday Monty Alexander. ‘The Full Monty’

This day (June 6, 1944), in Kingston, Jamaica, is born Monty Alexander, a jazz pianist with a strong Caribbean influence.Tracklist : 1 . RastaMonk Vibrations (2019) 2 . Battle hymn of the Republic/Glory Hallelujah (2018) 3 . Nature Boy / Running Away (2015) 4 . Funji Mama (2012) 5 . Renewal (2011) 6 . w/ Ernest Ranglin, Sly & Robbie - Live In Tokyo (2011) 7 . w/ Harlem Kingston Express - No…

Happy Birthday El Debarge. ‘DeBarge’

This day (June 4, 1961), in Detroit, Michigan, is born Eldra Patrick a.k.a. El DeBarge, an American R&B/pop singer& songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Rhythm Of The Night (1985) 2 . Lay with you (w/ Faith Evans, 2011) 3 . Slide 4 . All This Love (1999) 5 . My Heart Belongs to You 6 . EL Debarge (1989) 7 . Time Will Reveal Tracklist : Lay With You . Where Is My Love? . Dindi . Can't Get Enough .…

We Remember B.B. King. ‘Long Lived The King’

This day (May 14, 2015), in Las Vegas, died Riley B. King a.k.a. B.B. King (B.B. short for Blues Boy), an American blues guitarist and singer.Tracklist : 1 . In Sing Sing Prison (1973) 2 . w/ John Mayer, Tedeschi Trucks – Finale, Hollywood Bowl (2012) (1/2) 3 . w/ John Mayer, Tedeschi Trucks – Finale, Hollywood Bowl (2012) (2/2) 4 . When The Saints Go Marching In 5 . All Over Again (1989) 6 . w/…

Happy Birthday to Ron Carter. ‘Beau Ron’

This day (May 4, 1937), in Ferndale, Michigan, is born Ron Carter, an American jazz double-bassist. Tracklist : 1 . w/ Al Foster & Eli Degibri – United Blues (2019) 2 . Foursight (2018) 3 . You Are My Sunshine (2015) 4 . Golden Striker Trio (2013) 5 . My Funny Valentine (2011) 6 . Dear Miles (2010) 7 . w/ Helen Sung – First Trip (2009) 8 . Autumn Leaves (2006) 9 . Little Walts (1990) 10 . w/…

Feliz Cumpleaños Michel Camilo. ‘Chi Va Piano Va Camilo’

This day (April 4, 1954), in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is born Michel Camilo, a pianist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . On The Other Hand (2019) 2 . Spirit Of The Moment (2018) 3 . Island Beat (2017) 4 . w/ Tomatito – Água E Vinho (2016) 5 . Take Five (2013) 6 . w/ Mano A Mano Trio – On Fire ( 2012) 7 . Festival De Jazz De Vitoria Gasteiz (2011) 8 . From Within (2009) 9 . And Sammy Walked (…

We remember Sarah Vaughan. ‘Define The Divine’

This day (April 3, 1990), in Hidden Hills, California, died Sarah Lois Vaughan a.k.a. Sarah Vaughan, an American singer, nicknamed 'Sailor Sassy' and 'The Divine One'Tracklist : 1 . George Gershwin Medley 2 . On A Clear Day (1990) 3 . Round Midnight (1987) 4 . Chelsea Bridge (1983) 5 . Send In The Clowns (1981) 6 . Once In A While ( 1978) 7 . w/ Bill Bailey – Won’T You Please Come Home (1964) 8 .…

Happy Birthday Chaka Khan. ‘Ain’t Nobody Like Chaka’

This day (March 23, 1953), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Yvette Marie Stevens a.k.a. Chaka Khan, an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Band Rehearsal (2022) 2 . Like Sugar (2019) 3 . A’nt Nobody (Jools Holland 2016/2017) 4 . Live Medley (Tokyo 2014) 5 . Ain’t nobody (2012) 6 . Edisons (2010) 7 . w/ Stevie Wonder – Tell me Something Good 2003 8 . Im Every Woman (2002) 9 . w/ Fourplay – Between The…

Happy Birthday George Benson. ‘(Bens)On Birthday’

This day (March 22, 1943), in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is born George Benson, an American guitarist and singer.Tracklist : 1 . Live in Cardiff (2022) 2 . Turn Your Love Around -(2019) 3 . Lady (2019) 4 . Affirmation (Capitol Florida 2016) 5 . Don’t Know Why (Glasgow 2014) 6 . Love X Love (North Sea Jazz 2012) 7 . At The Mambo Inn (2011) 8 . Ibanez Lbg300 9 . On Broadway (2008) 10 . w/ Lee…

Happy Birthday Quincy Jones. ‘Today is ‘Super Q’s Day”

This day (March 14, 1933), in Seattle, Washington, is born Quincy Delightt Jones a.k.a. Quincy Jones, an American record producer, conductor, arranger, film composer, ..Tracklist : 1 . w/ Big Band – Moanin’ 2 . The 75Th Birthday Celebration Live At Montreux (2008) 3 . w/ Toots Thielemans, Patti Austin – Setembro (1996) 4 . Back On Block Live (1991) 5 . w/ Tamia & Babyface – Slow Jams 6 . w/…

Huey, Sting & the ‘All Star Session’ attend the 28th Grammy Awards (1986)

February 25, 1986 - Huey Lewis & The News, a-ha, Sting, Phil Collins plus an All-Star Jam Session gathering B.B. King, Tony Williams, Stanley Clarke, Ron Carter, Michel Petrucciani, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Burrell, Stanley Jordan, Bobby Hutcherson), Gary Burton, Jon Faddis, Dizzy Gillespie , Gerry Mulligan, David Sanborn and Buddy Rich plus Sarah Vaughan, Diana Schuur, Joe Williams, Bobby…

We remember Tony Williams

This day (February 23, 1997), in Daly City, California, died Anthony Tillmon 'Tony' Williams, an American drummer and pioneer of jazz fusion.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter - Agitation (1963) 2 . 2 Solos Tribute To Miles Davis (1992 ) 3 . w/ Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Wallace Roney, Ron Carter - So What 4 . w/ Dizzy,Mccoy Tyner,Ron Carter &…

Island publish Chaka Khan’s twelfth album ‘Hello Happiness’ featuring ‘Like Sugar’ (2019)

Chaka Khan's 'Hello Happiness' is her twelfth album (her first in 12 years) produced by Dave ‘Switch’ Taylor & Sarah Ruba and released on February 15, 2019 by Island(Source Chaka Khan - Hello Happiness | Official Site)The Guardian Its sound is based on an intricate knowledge of her back catalogue – the vivid funk she recorded with Rufus 40 years ago The Arts Desk it is the soundtrack to the…

We remember Chick Corea. ‘Hot Chick’

This day (February 9, 2021), in Tampa Bay, Florida, died Armando Anthony Corea a.k.a Chick Corea, an American jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Spain (2018) 2 . Chick Corea Elektric Band (2017) 3 . Pastime Paradise (2015) 4 . w/ Bela Fleck - Mountain (2014) 5 . w/ Bill Frisell It Could Happen To You (2013) 6 . w/ Alfredo Rodriguez - Improvisation (2012) 7 . w/ Gary Burton…