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Michael Mayo: A Voice Taking Flight
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In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with vocalist and composer Michael Mayo to discuss his whirlwind year. Fresh off two Grammy nominationsBest Jazz Vocal Album for Fly and Best Jazz Performance for "Four"Michael opens up about the surreal moment he got the news in Paris. We dive into his viral NPR Tiny Desk Concert, his philosophy on using looper pedals versus acoustic arrangements, and his deep musical lineage.Playlist
- Michael Mayo "Four" from Fly (Mack Avenue Records)
- Michael Mayo "Just Friends" from Fly (Mack Avenue Records)
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