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
all 41
Movies 32
self 24
TV Shows 9
Cypher (2023)
Nin E Tepueian: My Cry (2020)
Stewart Copeland's Adventures In Music (2020)
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs (2018)
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble (2016)
What Would Beethoven Do? (2016)
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne (2014)
Alive Inside (2014)
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013 (2013)
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne (2012)
Hamburg Journal (2011)
Masterclass (2010)
An Evening with Quincy Jones (2008)
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 (2005)
Herbie Hancock Special (2004)
Then and Now: 1981-2004 (2004)
Hush! (2001)
Big Mama (2000)
Where Are They Now? (1999)
George Martin: In My Life (1998)
Sessions at West 54th (1997)
The Wizard of Oz On Ice (1996)
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice (1995)
Son of the Pink Panther (1993)
Without Me (1993)
Umbria Jazz Story (1993)
Simply Mad About the Mouse (1991)
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989)
Knick Knack (1989)
The Jim Henson Hour (1989)
A Beverly Hills Christmas (1987)
Santabear's High Flying Adventure (1987)
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions (1987)
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories (1987)
The Elephant's Child (1986)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Great Performances (1971)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
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GenderMale
Birthday1950-03-11 (74 years old)
Birth NameRobert Keith McFerrin Jr.
Birth PlaceManhattan, United States of America
ChildrenMadison McFerrin, Taylor McFerrin
FatherRobert McFerrin
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsGrammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male, NEA Jazz Masters, Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices
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