Michael Mayo - Fly

Michael Mayo (voc), Andrew Freedman (keys/piano), Nicholas Campbell (b), Robin Baytas (dr)

The American singer Michael Mayo is one of the most promising voices in modern jazz. Trained at the renowned Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, he impresses with his astonishing ease and versatility. He moves effortlessly between the interpretation of classic jazz standards - whether in big bands or small ensembles - and his own experimental compositions. On his album Fly, Mayo combines tradition and innovation by combining jazz standards with his own pieces, thus building a personal bridge between past and present. With an exceptional feel for sound, timing and expression, he shows how contemporary jazz singing can sound today - artful, bold and totally unique.