Acting · Manhattan, New York, USA · Born March 11, 1950
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.
MovieBobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
2018
as himself
MovieChick Corea: The Musician
2017
as Self
MovieThe Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016
as Self
MovieWhat Would Beethoven Do?
2016
as Self
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014
MovieAlive Inside
2014
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
2013
as Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
2012
as Himself
Hamburg Journal
2011
as self
TVMasterclass
2010
as Self
MovieArt
2008
MovieChick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
2005
as Vocals
MovieBobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
2005
as Himself
MovieBobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
2005
as Himself
Herbie Hancock Special
2004
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
George Martin: In My Life
1998
as Self
MovieThe Wizard of Oz on Ice
1996
as Host / The Wizard of Oz
MovieCreating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1995
as Self
MovieSon of the Pink Panther
1993
as Self (uncredited)
Umbria Jazz Story
1993
as himself
MovieFor Our Children
1993
as Self
MovieSimply Mad About the Mouse
1991
as Self
TVThe Jim Henson Hour
1989
as Self
MovieLive at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
1988
MovieA Beverly Hills Christmas
1987
as Self
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987
as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
1987
as Himself
MovieRudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
1987
as Vocalist (voice)
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Self - Host
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
MovieSnétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
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