Budapest, January 27, 2004

Bobby McFerrin will appear in Hungary for the first time on May 24, 2004 in the Erkel Theatre. The world-famous jazz singer and conductor will conduct the Matáv Symphony Orchestra in his Budapest performance, supported by Matáv.

20 million CDs of Bobby McFerrin have been sold all over the world, and he has been awarded the Grammy prize ten times. During the past decade Bobby McFerrin has regularly worked with Chick Corea and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. In the first part of his Hungarian debut concert Bobby McFerrin will conduct the Matáv Symphony Orchestra, and also sing the cello solo part of Vivaldi’s G minor concerto. In the second part of the concert he will perform a cappella improvisations as a jazz singer.
The concert - which is expected to be a unique music event - will be held with the support of Matáv, continuing the tradition of the successful jazz galas of Matáv. In the past such outstanding jazz musicians as Chick Corea, Jan Garbarek, Pat Metheny, Al Jarreau, Jack DeJohnette and John Patitucci have performed in Hungary.