Vocal phenom Michael Mayo puts a singular stamp on the John Klenner standard “Just Friends.”

Watch the full concert by Michael Mayo on-demand - now with FREE TRIALS!: https://www.sfjazz.org/michaelmayo Love these videos? Support by becoming an SFJAZZ Member: https://www.sfjazz.org/join About this clip: Vocal phenom Michael Mayo puts a singular stamp on the John Klenner standard “Just Friends” during his performance on December 27, 2025, part of the SFJAZZ 2025-26 Season and broadcast on Fridays Live. Watch many other performances on SFJAZZ At Home: https://www.SFJAZZ.org/AtHome -- About this concert: Few singers in recent memory have earned the well-deserved buzz for being “the next big thing” as Michael Mayo. The son of singer Valerie Pinkston (Beyoncé, Diana Ross) and saxophonist Scott Mayo (Earth, Wind & Fire), Mayo’s ascendance was seemingly preordained. After studies at New England Conservatory and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the vocalist and composer released his acclaimed 2021 debut, “Bones”, and gained worldwide exposure through his tours with Herbie Hancock. Now based back in his hometown of L.A., Mayo has released his masterful sophomore album “FLY”, highlighting his effortless and evocative tenor on an ever-changing blend of jazz, neo-soul, and R&B. Learn more at SFJAZZ.org Subscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel:    / sfjazz   Like us on Facebook:   / sfjazz   Follow us on Instagram:   / sfjazz   If you enjoy the videos and concerts SFJAZZ posts every week, you can support this work by becoming an SFJAZZ Member. Members enjoy full access to SFJAZZ livestreams and our library of on-demand concerts featuring the greatest jazz artists in the world, early access to tickets at the SFJAZZ Center, exclusive events, discounts, and more! More information is available at the link below. Become an SFJAZZ Member today: https://www.sfjazz.org/join