
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.
Filmografi
Son of the Pink Panther1993 · Self (uncredited)
For Our Children1993 · Self
Chick Corea: The Musician2017 · Self
Aida's Brothers & Sisters2000 · Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble2016 · Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse1991 · Self
The Wizard of Oz on Ice1996 · Host / The Wizard of Oz
A Beverly Hills Christmas1987 · Self
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice1995 · Self
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories1987 · Vocalist (voice)
Alive Inside2014 ·
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home2005 · Himself
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet2005 · Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal2005 · Himself
What Would Beethoven Do?2016 · Self
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio · self
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva1988 ·
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