Known For
Acting
Born
Mar 11, 1950
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
Credits
46 titles
Bobby McFerrin
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
Filmography
Cypher
Original Music Composer
Nin E Tepueian: My Cry
Music
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
himself
Chick Corea: The Musician
Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Self
What Would Beethoven Do?
Self
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
Alive Inside
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
Himself
Hamburg Journal
self
Masterclass
Self
Art
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Himself
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Himself
Herbie Hancock Special
Then and Now: 1981-2004
Music
Hush!
Music
Big Mama
Original Music Composer
Aida's Brothers & Sisters
Self
Where Are They Now?
Self
George Martin: In My Life
Self
The Rhythm of Life
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Host / The Wizard of Oz
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Self
Son of the Pink Panther
Self (uncredited)
Without Me
Original Music Composer
Umbria Jazz Story
himself
For Our Children
Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Self
Everyone's Channel
Music
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Original Music Composer
Knick Knack
Original Music Composer
The Jim Henson Hour
Self
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Self
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Himself
Rabbit Ears - How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin/How the Camel Got His Hump
Music
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Vocalist (voice)
The Elephant's Child
Original Music Composer
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Great Performances
Self - Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
self