Barbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz fl… Read Full Bio ↴Barbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz flautist and singer who plays fusion, jazz-funk and soul-jazz styles. Bobbi Humphrey has performed for audiences around the world.
She was born in Marlin, Texas, and raised in Dallas. Her flute training included classical and jazz styles in high school. She continued her studies at Texas Southern University and Southern Methodist University. Dizzy Gillespie saw Humphrey play at a talent contest at Southern Methodist, and inspired her to pursue a musical career in New York City. She followed his advice, getting her first big break performing at the Apollo Theatre on Amateur Night. She eventually began playing regularly throughout the city, including a gig with Duke Ellington.
By 1972, she was recording for the Blue Note Jazz label, one of the first female instrumentalists to do so. Humphrey has played with well-known musicians, ranging from Duke Ellington to Lee Morgan. Guitarist George Benson and Humphrey were guest musicians on Humphrey's friend Stevie Wonder's single "Another Star" from his Songs in the Key of Life (1976) album. In 1976, she was named Best Female Instrumentalist by Billboard. In 1994 Humphrey launched her label, Paradise Sounds Records, releasing Passion Flute, which continues to be one of her best-selling recordings.
Bobbi Humphrey has played at the Apollo Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Montreux Jazz Festival, Russian River Jazz Festival (Northern California), and other venues around the world.
She was born in Marlin, Texas, and raised in Dallas. Her flute training included classical and jazz styles in high school. She continued her studies at Texas Southern University and Southern Methodist University. Dizzy Gillespie saw Humphrey play at a talent contest at Southern Methodist, and inspired her to pursue a musical career in New York City. She followed his advice, getting her first big break performing at the Apollo Theatre on Amateur Night. She eventually began playing regularly throughout the city, including a gig with Duke Ellington.
By 1972, she was recording for the Blue Note Jazz label, one of the first female instrumentalists to do so. Humphrey has played with well-known musicians, ranging from Duke Ellington to Lee Morgan. Guitarist George Benson and Humphrey were guest musicians on Humphrey's friend Stevie Wonder's single "Another Star" from his Songs in the Key of Life (1976) album. In 1976, she was named Best Female Instrumentalist by Billboard. In 1994 Humphrey launched her label, Paradise Sounds Records, releasing Passion Flute, which continues to be one of her best-selling recordings.
Bobbi Humphrey has played at the Apollo Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Montreux Jazz Festival, Russian River Jazz Festival (Northern California), and other venues around the world.
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06. Harlem River Drive harlem river drive going for a ride…
Ain't no sunshine You ever want something That you know you shouldn't have…
Chicago Damn Late at night when things go wrong Skyways smoking, nobodys …
Fun House (laughing in the beginning) going to the fun house Think I'…
Harlem RIver harlem river drive going for a ride…
It's Too Late Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time. There's…
Just a Love Child Love child Fallin' off your cloud For just a minute Running …
Please Set Me At Ease Depeche Mode Set Me Free Set Me Free Set me free [x2] …
Rain Again eeehh oh oh oh oh yes, I'll try this???? come on…
Smiling Faces Sometimes Smiling faces sometimes pretend to be your friend. Smiling f…
Spanish Harlem There is a rose in Spanish Harlem A red rose up…
You Are My Sunshine of My Life You are the sunshine of my life That's why I'll always…
you are the sunshine of my You are the sunshine of my life That's why I'll always…
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@ehomole9188
Heard this today at work and had to hold back tears. Rest in power dumile brothers
@itmslove
I love my mother for playing this early Saturday mornings when we had to clean the house. Bobbi always bring me back to family time. I love this.
@henrywilson4218
Iman S Absolutely!!
@yoshluv7
Me too!!!!!!
@bigben1986
Iman S awwww man my mom did the same bro
@MrSteveG58
That was absolutely a cool story 👌
@vfont8567
Black is beautiful
Blacks should control the state
@tinajones-savadogo4542
Beautiful, melodic jazz, rhythm and blues! Thanks Bobbi for sharing your love for the flute with us! Ase Ase Ase’o ❤
@lsmtrinigrl
My Aunt is at the top of her game always...Love you Aunt Bobbi
@Wally-H
She is blessed with a rare talent. Let her know we still love her music, please.