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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
March 11, 1950
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
Bobby McFerrin
1.2 Popularity
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
8.0
himself
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
2018
0.0
Self
Chick Corea: The Musician
2017
6.9
Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016
0.0
Self
What Would Beethoven Do?
2016
🎬
0.0
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014
7.5
Alive Inside
2014
🎬
6.0
Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
2013
🎬
3.8
Himself
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
2012
🎬
0.0
self
Hamburg Journal
2011
0.0
Self
Masterclass
2010
Credits
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
as himself
2018
8.0
Chick Corea: The Musician
as Self
2017
0.0
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
as Self
2016
6.9
What Would Beethoven Do?
as Self
2016
0.0
🎬
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014
0.0
Alive Inside
2014
7.5
🎬
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
as Himself Vocals
2013
6.0
🎬
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
as Himself
2012
3.8
🎬
Hamburg Journal
as self
2011
0.0
Masterclass
as Self
2010
0.0
Art
2008
3.0
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
as Vocals
2005
6.0
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
as Himself
2005
4.2
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
as Himself
2005
0.0
🎬
Herbie Hancock Special
2004
0.0
Where Are They Now?
as Self
1999
7.5
🎬
George Martin: In My Life
as Self
1998
2.0
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Host / The Wizard of Oz
1996
7.7
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Himself
1995
10.0
Son of the Pink Panther
as Self (uncredited)
1993
4.6
🎬
Umbria Jazz Story
as himself
1993
0.0
For Our Children
as Self
1993
7.0
Simply Mad About the Mouse
as Self
1991
4.0
The Jim Henson Hour
as Himself
1989
8.8
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
1988
0.0
A Beverly Hills Christmas
as Self
1987
3.5
🎬
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
1987
6.0
🎬
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
as Himself
1987
0.0
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
as Vocalist (voice)
1987
6.0
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
7.0
Great Performances
as Self - Host
1971
5.8
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
7.5