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Bobby McFerrin
Jazz · 1982 · 10 tracks

Bobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin

A soulful debut blending traditional jazz instrumentation with early glimpses of the vocal acrobatics that would redefine the human voice as a solo instrument.

September 1982 · Elektra Musician

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An infectious blend of technical wonder and soulful warmth that feels both sophisticated and deeply human.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Dance With Me
4:09
02
Feline
5:08
03
You've Really Got a Hold on Me
3:54
04
Moondance
5:20
05
All Feets Can Dance (Anybody 'thout Feet Can Dance on Their Hands)
2:16
06
Sightless Bird
6:27
07
Peace
4:38
08
Jubilee
4:50
09
Hallucinations
2:22
10
Chicken
3:15
Moments Worth Listening For
The rhythmic vocal popping that mimics a snare drum on track 1.
The seamless transition from a deep baritone to a crystalline falsetto during the Moondance bridge.
The way the piano and voice trade improvised phrases on Hallucinations.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Bobby McFerrin sound next to the rest of Bobby McFerrin's catalogue?

Hand Played+2.6σ

The production is built around hand played than this artist usually allows.

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