Bobby McFerrin
Known for: Acting
Born: March 11, 1950
Place of birth: Manhattan, New York, USA
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.
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Filmography
37 movies · 7 TV shows, newest first
6.4
Cypher
2023
7.0
Nin E Tepueian: My Cry
2020
8.0
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
2018
NR
Chick Corea: The Musician
2017
6.9
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016
NR
What Would Beethoven Do?
2016NR
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014
7.6
Alive Inside
20146.0
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
20133.8
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
2012NR
Hamburg Journal
2011
NR
Masterclass
2010
3.0
Art
2008
6.0
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
2005
4.2
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
2005
NR
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
2005NR
Herbie Hancock Special
2004
NR
Then and Now: 1981-2004
2004
6.4
Hush!
2001
6.9
Big Mama
20007.5
Where Are They Now?
19994.5
George Martin: In My Life
1998
7.5
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1996
10.0
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1995
4.6
Son of the Pink Panther
19939.0
Without Me
1993NR
Umbria Jazz Story
1993
7.7
For Our Children
1993
6.0
Simply Mad About the Mouse
1991
NR
Everyone's Channel
1990
6.9
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
1989
7.0
Knick Knack
1989
9.0
The Jim Henson Hour
1989
NR
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
1988
3.5
A Beverly Hills Christmas
19878.0
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987NR
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
1987NR
Rabbit Ears - How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin/How the Camel Got His Hump
1987
6.0
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
19876.5
The Elephant's Child
1986
6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
6.1
Great Performances
1971
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
NR
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
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