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[bhakti]

I have just discovered Bobby McFerrin

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[kyra]

His cover of Round Midnight (f. Herbie Hancock) is one of my faves from him, along with his solo of Blackbird.

[merlin_v12]

Bobby McFerrin is a phenomenal performer; probably one of the most talented jazz vocalists you'll find. It's really unfortunate that he's most well-known for two of his rather fluffier works ("Don't Worry..." and his take on "The Cosby Show" theme). While I love his studio recordings (few people can harmonize with themselves so well; usually it sounds weird), he really shines live, when he's working without the benefit of overdubbing. And I agree with kyra; his version of "Blackbird" is nothing short of stellar. Ain't too many people can cover a Beatles tune and not make me roll my eyes and wish I was hearing the original!

[bhakti]

Huh. The stuff I've heard of him is so reliant on overdubbing that it's hard to imagine what he'd sound like live. Is he still performing?