Bobby McFerrin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 11, 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York, USA
Biography
Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American jazz vocalist. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He is widely known for performing and recording regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists from both the jazz and classical scenes. McFerrin's song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was a No. 1 U.S. pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors at the 1989 Grammy Awards. McFerrin has also worked in collaboration with instrumentalists, including pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul, drummer Tony Williams, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He is the father of musicians Taylor McFerrin and Madison McFerrin.
Known For
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Filmography
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
Movie · as self
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
Movie · as himself
Chick Corea: The Musician
Movie · as Self
What Would Beethoven Do?
Movie · as Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Movie · as Self
Alive Inside
Movie
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
Movie
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
Movie · as Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
Movie · as Himself
Hamburg Journal
TV · as self · 1 ep
Masterclass
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Art
Movie
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Movie · as Himself
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Movie · as Vocals
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Movie · as Himself
Herbie Hancock Special
Movie
Aida's Brothers & Sisters
Movie · as Self
Where Are They Now?
TV · as Self · 1 ep
George Martin: In My Life
Movie · as Self
The Rhythm of Life
TV · 2 eps
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Movie · as Host / The Wizard of Oz
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Movie · as Self
Son of the Pink Panther
Movie · as Self (uncredited)
Umbria Jazz Story
Movie · as himself
For Our Children
Movie · as Self
Later... with Jools Holland
TV · 1 ep
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Movie · as Self
The Jim Henson Hour
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
Movie
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Movie · as Vocalist (voice)
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Movie · as Self
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Movie · as Himself
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Movie · as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
Saturday Night Live
TV · as Self - Musical Guest · 1 ep
Great Performances
TV · as Self - Host · 1 ep
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self · 2 eps