Bobby McFerrin
Acting
1950-03-11 · Manhattan, New York, USA
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
Cypher
2023 · Movie
Nin E Tepueian: My Cry
2020 · Movie
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
2018 · Movie
Chick Corea: The Musician
2017 · Movie
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016 · Movie
What Would Beethoven Do?
2016 · Movie
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014 · Movie
Alive Inside
2014 · Movie
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
2013 · Movie
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
2012 · Movie
Hamburg Journal
2011 · Series
Masterclass
2010 · Series
Art
2008 · Movie
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
2005 · Movie
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
2005 · Movie
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
2005 · Movie
Herbie Hancock Special
2004 · Movie
Then and Now: 1981-2004
2004 · Movie
Hush!
2001 · Movie
Big Mama
2000 · Movie
Where Are They Now?
1999 · Series
George Martin: In My Life
1998 · Movie
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1996 · Movie
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1995 · Movie
Son of the Pink Panther
1993 · Movie
Without Me
1993 · Movie
Umbria Jazz Story
1993 · Movie
For Our Children
1993 · Movie
Simply Mad About the Mouse
1991 · Movie
Everyone's Channel
1990 · Movie
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
1989 · Movie
Knick Knack
1989 · Movie
The Jim Henson Hour
1989 · Series
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
1988 · Movie
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987 · Movie
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987 · Movie
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
1987 · Movie
Rabbit Ears - How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin/How the Camel Got His Hump
1987 · Movie
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
1987 · Movie
The Elephant's Child
1986 · Movie
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Series
Great Performances
1971 · Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Series
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
Movie