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Michael Mayo

b. 1992

American jazz musician

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About Michael Mayo

Born 1992. Michael Mayo is an American jazz musician, singer and jazz singer.

Michael Mayo (born June 1, 1992) is an American singer and composer. He has performed and toured with Kneebody, Jacob Collier, Christian Sands, Josh Groban, Nate Smith and Herbie Hancock. He released his debut studio album Bones in 2021, followed by his sophomore album Fly in 2024.

Early life

Michael Mayo was born on June 1, 1992, in Los Angeles. He was raised in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles by his father Scott Mayo, a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, and his mother Valerie Pinkston, a singer. His parents performed with such musicians as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and Luther Vandross, throughout his youth. He has also appeared as a featured vocalist on multiple albums by drummer Nate Smith. In 2019, Mayo performed in the NPR Tiny Desk Concert for fellow Los Angeles–based act Moonchild.

After completing a tour with Herbie Hancock, Mayo was inspired to create his debut album. In 2025, Mayo performed his own NPR Tiny Desk Concert, featuring songs from both Bones and Fly. At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Fly received a nomination forBest Jazz Vocal Album, and the track "Four" received a nomination for Best Jazz Performance.

Discography

Studio albums

Bones (2021) Fly (2024)

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Who is Michael Mayo?

American jazz musician

When was Michael Mayo born?

Michael Mayo was born on 1 June 1992.

What is Michael Mayo's occupation?

Michael Mayo is a jazz musician, singer and jazz singer.

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Michael Mayo is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Mayo

· Wikidata: Q111710227

· DBpedia: Michael Mayo

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