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.
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- 2018 · Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs as himself
- 2016 · The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble as Self
- 2016 · What Would Beethoven Do? as Self
- 2014 · Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne as
- 2014 · Alive Inside as
- 2013 · Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013 as Himself Vocals
- 2012 · Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne as Himself
- 2011 · Hamburg Journal as self
- 2010 · Masterclass as Self
- 2008 · Art as
- 2005 · Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet as Vocals
- 2005 · Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal as Himself
- 2005 · Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home as Himself
- 2004 · Herbie Hancock Special as
- 1999 · Where Are They Now? as Self
- 1998 · George Martin: In My Life as Self
- 1996 · The Wizard of Oz on Ice as Host / The Wizard of Oz
- 1995 · Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice as Himself
- 1993 · Son of the Pink Panther as Self (uncredited)
- 1993 · Umbria Jazz Story as himself
- 1993 · For Our Children as Self
- 1991 · Simply Mad About the Mouse as Self
- 1989 · The Jim Henson Hour as Himself
- 1988 · Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva as
- 1987 · A Beverly Hills Christmas as Self
- 1987 · Santabear's High Flying Adventure as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
- 1987 · Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions as Himself
- 1987 · Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories as Vocalist (voice)
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
- 1971 · Great Performances as Self - Host
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self