Bobby McFerrin
Acting
Born: 1950-03-11 in 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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Great Performances
Self - Host
The Jim Henson Hour
Self
Son of the Pink Panther
Self (uncredited)
Masterclass
Self
Chick Corea: The Musician
Self
For Our Children
Self
Alive Inside
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Self
Aida's Brothers & Sisters
Self
The Rhythm of Life
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
self
What Would Beethoven Do?
Self
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Self
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Himself
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Host / The Wizard of Oz
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
himself
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Himself
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
Herbie Hancock Special
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Self
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Vocals
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Vocalist (voice)
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
