Canadian vocalist Michael Bublé is one of this generation’s most up and coming artists. Classified as pop and jazz, Bublé shines when he delves into classic jazz standards such as his version of “Mack the Knife.” In fact when he performed this classic at a wedding his career earned an immediate jump-start. The performance bought him a record deal with 143 Records, an Atlantic Records sub-label. The first self-titled album with 143 stuck very close to the jazz remakes with a few pop renovations thrown in to show his range. The album was an international success and far outshined his previous independent efforts.
At this early stage in his career, Bublé dabbled in the movies as actor—in Duets and Totally Blonde—as well as soundtrack. Singles from his self-titled album have made it onto a handful of movie soundtracks.
Bublé’s follow-up album, Come Fly With Me is named for the Sinatra single of same name. Again Bublé rearranges a slew of jazz standards as well as previous Van Morrison and Elvis hits. His first big stab at superstardom came in the guise of his album It’s Time, released in 2005. Again enviable remakes from the Beatles and Ray Charles punctuated the album as well as a duet with fellow Canadian Nelly Furtado. The single “Save the Last Dance for Me,” won him a recent Grammy nomination.
Bublé is a huge international success and has earned attention for his remarkable and versatile collaborations with artists that represent a cross-section of genres and eras. Call Me Irresponsible is his next album, slated for a May 2007 release.
Babalu (2001):
Totally Bublé (2001):
Michael Bublé (2003):
Let It Snow (2003):
Come Fly With Me (2004):
It’s Time (2005):
Caught In the Act (Live) (2005):