Michael Mayo

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)