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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 Transfers 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. ~ Scott Yanow