Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1950-03-11 (Age: 76)
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
Bobby McFerrin
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.
Filmography (25)
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
2018
Chick Corea: The Musician
2017
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016
What Would Beethoven Do?
2016Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014
Alive Inside
2014Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
2013Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
2012
Art
2008
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
2005
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
2005
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
2005Herbie Hancock Special
2004George Martin: In My Life
1998
