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Bobby McFerrin
Born · March 11, 1950 (74 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, USA
Bio
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.
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
himself
8.0
2018
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Self
7.0
2016
What Would Beethoven Do?
Self
0.0
2016
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
0.0
2014
Alive Inside
7.5
2014
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
Himself Vocals
6.0
2013
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
Himself
3.8
2012
Hamburg Journal
self · (1 episode)
0.0
2011
Masterclass
Self · (1 episode)
0.0
2010
Art
3.0
2008
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Vocals
6.0
2005
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Himself
4.2
2005
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Himself
0.0
2005
Herbie Hancock Special
0.0
2004
Where Are They Now?
Self · (1 episode)
7.5
1999
George Martin: In My Life
Self
2.0
1998
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Host / The Wizard of Oz
7.7
1996
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Himself
10.0
1995
Son of the Pink Panther
Self (uncredited)
4.6
1993
Umbria Jazz Story
himself
0.0
1993
For Our Children
Self
7.0
1993
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Self
4.0
1991
The Jim Henson Hour
Himself · (1 episode)
9.0
1989
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
0.0
1988
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Self
3.5
1987
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
6.0
1987
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Himself
0.0
1987
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Vocalist (voice)
6.0
1987
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
6.9
1975
Great Performances
Self - Host · (1 episode)
5.2
1971
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (2 episodes)
7.4
1962