“Mayo has developed his own lush, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his extraordinary range and his masterful command of the vocal instrument.”
— DownBeat
WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience the extraordinary voice of Grammy-nominated Michael Mayo, a boundary-pushing vocalist, composer, and improviser redefining what a jazz singer can be.
With remarkable range and an instrument-like approach to the human voice, Mayo moves effortlessly between jazz, R&B, soul, and experimental music, weaving together soaring melodies, intricate vocal improvisation, beatboxing, and lush layers of sound. Whether interpreting a lyric, trading phrases with his band, or transforming his voice into an entire musical landscape, Mayo creates performances that are as inventive as they are deeply expressive.
Expect a captivating evening of fearless improvisation, genre-defying original music, and astonishing vocal artistry as one of contemporary jazz’s most distinctive voices takes the Ravenscroft Hall stage.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michael Mayo is an acclaimed vocalist, composer, and recording artist known for his remarkable range and innovative approach to vocal jazz. A graduate of the New England Conservatory and Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Mayo has worked with artists including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jacob Collier, Gretchen Parlato, and Kneebody.
His acclaimed recordings Bones and Fly showcase an artist equally comfortable with jazz tradition, contemporary R&B, sophisticated songwriting, and adventurous vocal improvisation. Through his unmistakable sound and fearless creativity, Mayo continues to expand the possibilities of the human voice in modern jazz.