01 February 2014

Bobby McFerrin "The Voice" (1984) (live)

The Voice (live)
release date: 1984
format: cd (2013 remaster)
[album rate: 4 / 5]
producer: Linda Goldstein
label: Elektra Musician / Rhino - nationality: USA

Track highlights: 1. "Blackbird" (5 / 5) (other recording) - 2. "The Jump" - 4. "I Feel Good" (5 / 5) (other recording) - 6. "Music Box" - 7. "Medley: Donna Lee / Big Top / We're in the Money" - 9. "T.J." (5 / 5) - 10. "A-train"

Live album by Bobby McFerrin performing solo at four different locations in Germany in Mar. '84: The Bahnhof, Köln (17th), Rosengarten, Mannheim (19th), Musikhalle, Hamburg (21st), Liederhalle, Stuttgart (26th).
This album is an absolute gem showcasing McFerrin's talent as vocal artist / performer.
Highly recommendable.

[ allmusic.com 5 / 5, Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide 4 / 4 stars ]