Fly is the follow-up to Mayo’s 2021 breakthrough full-length debut Bones, which garnered millions of streams and praise from press including Jazzwise who rated it “4-stars,” while JAZZIZ Magazine raved, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush, neo-soul sound.” Since then, he’s captivated audiences worldwide, headlining his own gigs while also touring with major acts like Herbie Hancock. In 2022, he earned the German Jazz Prize Award for International Artist of the Year.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, music surrounded Mayo during his upbringing. As a sought-after background vocalist, his mom has worked with Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile, his dad not only sang but also performed saxophone for Earth, Wind & Fire. Unlocking the power of his own voice, Mayo eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz).

Now with Fly, Mayo has trusted his gut and delivered a definitive body of work. “There’s a clear difference in the way I felt recording this album,” he shares. “I have a better handle on who I am, how I feel, and what I have to say. I’m just trying to make as much music as I can with as many cool people as I can, travel the world, and bring a little bit of light along the way.”

Fly Tracklist:
1. Bag of Bones
2. Just Friends
3. I Wish
4. Silence
5. Fly (feat. Scott Mayo and Valerie Pinkston)
6. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
7. Frenzy
8. It Could Happen To You
9. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
10. Four
11. Speak No Evil

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