Bobby McFerrin
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.
Filmography (33 titles)
8.0MovieBobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
himself · 2018
MovieChick Corea: The Musician
Self · 2017
6.9MovieThe Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Self · 2016
MovieWhat Would Beethoven Do?
Self · 2016
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014
7.6MovieAlive Inside
2014
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
Himself Vocals · 2013
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
Himself · 2012
Hamburg Journal
self · 2011
ShowMasterclass
Self · 2010
3.0MovieArt
2008
6.0MovieChick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Vocals · 2005
4.2MovieBobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Himself · 2005
MovieBobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Himself · 2005
Herbie Hancock Special
2004
Where Are They Now?
Self · 1999
George Martin: In My Life
Self · 1998
7.5MovieThe Wizard of Oz on Ice
Host / The Wizard of Oz · 1996
10.0MovieCreating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Self · 1995
4.6MovieSon of the Pink Panther
Self (uncredited) · 1993
Umbria Jazz Story
himself · 1993
7.7MovieFor Our Children
Self · 1993
6.0MovieSimply Mad About the Mouse
Self · 1991
8.9ShowThe Jim Henson Hour
Self · 1989
MovieLive at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
1988
3.5MovieA Beverly Hills Christmas
Self · 1987
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Santabear / Bullybear (voice) · 1987
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Himself · 1987
6.0MovieRudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Vocalist (voice) · 1987
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · 1975