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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
March 11, 1950Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
33Place of birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
Cast credits
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Himself
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Self
Alive Inside
What Would Beethoven Do?
Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Self
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Vocals
The Wizard of Oz On Ice
Host / The Wizard of Oz
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Himself
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
himself
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Himself
Art
Son of the Pink Panther
Self (uncredited)
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
VocalistCrew credits
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