Michael Mayo is not “just” a singer. He is a phenomenon. A vocalist, composer, and improviser who can turn the human voice into a full orchestra — layered harmonies, beatbox, fragile intimacy, and explosive groove all in a single breath. Michael Mayo completely redefines what the human voice is capable of.
Music has been in his blood since childhood. His mother has sung alongside Beyoncé, Diana Ross, and Whitney Houston, while his father performed with Earth, Wind & Fire and collaborated with Sérgio Mendes. But Michael did not remain in the shadow of these great names — he became only the third vocalist in the history of the prestigious institute led by Herbie Hancock, with whom he has also performed.
His debut album Bones received four stars from Jazzwise and earned him the German Jazz Prize. His latest album Fly, released by Mack Avenue Records, was recorded in just two days with top-tier musicians — Shai Maestro, Linda May Han Oh, and Nate Smith.
With remarkable ease, he transforms compositions by Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter into a contemporary sound that is bold, playful, and deeply personal.
His concert is not just a performance.
It is a moment when you witness music being created live, right in front of you.
And one thing is certain — no one else sounds like Michael Mayo.
