Bobby McFerrin - Spontaneous Inventions

Spontaneous Inventions, a 1986 live album by American vocalist Bobby McFerrin is being reissued as part of an overall Blue Note 75th anniversary vinyl initiative spearheaded by current Blue Note Records President, Don Was. This album features special guests Robin Williams and Herbie Hancock. Spontaneous Inventions reached No. 2 on the Top Contemporary Jazz Album chart. Reissued in 2014.

"Bobby McFerrin is heard in prime form throughout this date, which was the follow-up to his classic The Voice. A few of the numbers are taken unaccompanied, and these include memorable renditions of 'Thinkin' About Your Body,' 'I Hear Music,' and 'Mañana Iguana.' Pianist Herbie Hancock duets with McFerrin on 'Turtle Shoes'; 'Another Night in Tunisia' (taken from the Manhattan Transfer's Vocalese album) features McFerrin with the vocal quartet and Jon Hendricks; soprano saxophonist Wayne Shorter interacts with the vocalist on 'Walkin'; and an eccentric 'Beverly Hills Blues' has "assistance" from comedian Robin Williams. A continually intriguing release with plenty of wit from the innovative singer." — AllMusic

Side 1

1. Thinkin’ About Your Body

2. Turtle Shoes

3. From Me To You

4. There Ya Go

5. Cara Mia

6. Another Night In Tunisia

Side 2

7. Opportunity

8. Walkin’

9. I Hear Music

10. Beverly Hills Blues

11. Manana Iguana

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