The highlights of vocal acrobat Bobby McFerrin's Blue Note releases are featured on this collection, which includes Chick Corea, Manhattan Transfer and Bob Mintzer. This collection features the selections are "Spain," "Blu... more »e Bossa" and Bobby's international hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy." Bobby McFerrin: Vocals, Bass, Percussion, Producer and Vocal Arrangement.
Herbie Hancock: Piano Manhattan Transfer: Vocals Bob Mintzer: Clarinet (Bass) and Saxophone Jimmy Haslip: Bass Chick Corea: Piano Russell Ferrante: Synthesizer, Piano Tim Hauser: Vocals Jon Hendricks: Vocals Paul Jackson Jr.: Guitar William Kennedy: Drums Judd Miller: Synthesizer, Programming Alan Paul: Vocals Scott Wendholt: Trumpet Paulinho DeCosta: Percussion« less
The highlights of vocal acrobat Bobby McFerrin's Blue Note releases are featured on this collection, which includes Chick Corea, Manhattan Transfer and Bob Mintzer. This collection features the selections are "Spain," "Blue Bossa" and Bobby's international hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy." Bobby McFerrin: Vocals, Bass, Percussion, Producer and Vocal Arrangement.
Herbie Hancock: Piano Manhattan Transfer: Vocals Bob Mintzer: Clarinet (Bass) and Saxophone Jimmy Haslip: Bass Chick Corea: Piano Russell Ferrante: Synthesizer, Piano Tim Hauser: Vocals Jon Hendricks: Vocals Paul Jackson Jr.: Guitar William Kennedy: Drums Judd Miller: Synthesizer, Programming Alan Paul: Vocals Scott Wendholt: Trumpet Paulinho DeCosta: Percussion
"For all lovers of Jazz, this is a must album to have. McFerrin uses his voice like an instrument and accomplishes AMAZING things with it. On this album you can hear his best work and some amazing collaborations with other jazz musicians. Personally, I find his rendition of Chick Corea's standard "Spain" to be the most amazing music I have heard in a long time. He and Corea form an awesome combination. I have heartily enjoyed this album and believe you will to."
A good introduction
Thomas Fitzharris | 08/04/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Remember Bobby McFerrin's hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy"? I was intrigued by his sounds then, but never got around to looking for an album of his work alone. Last month I picked up this album on impulse and I'm glad I did! "Best Of" covers a range of his music from four different albums, including both solo vocals, a cappella pieces (both solo and group), and a neat track from his album "Play" where he sings a jazz "duet" (battle?) with piano by Chick Corea. My favorite by far is "Freedom is a Voice". You can check out samples of "Freedom" and other tracks on this CD here at Amazon under the headings of his other albums. Try "Freedom is a Voice" at the page for his album "Bang!Zoom". Close your eyes and enjoy!"
Best of the Best!
Timothy Lee | 09/09/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this cd contains the essentials of his 4 albums: 'Bangzoom','Simple plesure','Play'& 'Spontaneous inventions'. we can hear his play in some numbers by alone, and some with other artist(herbie hancock,chick corea,manhattan transfer, etc...) that's all amazing! I have no idea where is he can't reach by his voices and imaginations! enjoy! you can feel that he's the very one!"
Absolutely amazing
Timothy Lee | sf, ca United States | 07/27/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"bobby mcferrin is a vocal master... his version of SPAIN with corea is one of the most amazing songs i've ever heard"
Not that you can choose the best of Bobby McFerrin...
Timothy Lee | 07/06/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well, what can I say? He's amazing! I sure wouldn't want to get the job of picking out the Best of The Bobby!"