Bobby McFerrin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Mar 11, 1950 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- Manhattan, New York, USA
- Credits
- 36
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
Saturday Night Live
1975TV
Self - Musical Guest
Son of the Pink Panther
1993Movie
Self (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962TV
Self
Alive Inside
2014Movie
Great Performances
1971TV
Self - Host
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016Movie
Self
Filmography
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
2018Movie
himself
Chick Corea: The Musician
2017Movie
Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016Movie
Self
What Would Beethoven Do?
2016Movie
Self
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014Movie
Alive Inside
2014Movie
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
2013Movie
Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
2012Movie
Himself
Hamburg Journal
2011TV
self
Masterclass
2010TV
Self
Art
2008Movie
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
2005Movie
Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
2005Movie
Himself
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
2005Movie
Himself
Herbie Hancock Special
2004Movie
Aida's Brothers & Sisters
2000Movie
Self
Where Are They Now?
1999TV
Self
George Martin: In My Life
1998Movie
Self
The Rhythm of Life
1997TV
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1996Movie
Host / The Wizard of Oz
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1995Movie
Self
Son of the Pink Panther
1993Movie
Self (uncredited)
Umbria Jazz Story
1993Movie
himself
For Our Children
1993Movie
Self
Later... with Jools Holland
1992TV
Simply Mad About the Mouse
1991Movie
Self
The Jim Henson Hour
1989TV
Self
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
1988Movie
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987Movie
Self
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987Movie
Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
1987Movie
Himself
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
1987Movie
Vocalist (voice)
Saturday Night Live
1975TV
Self - Musical Guest
Great Performances
1971TV
Self - Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962TV
Self
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
Movie
self