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(33)
movieBobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
as himself · 2018 · 8.0
movieChick Corea: The Musician
as Self · 2017 · 0.0
movieThe Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
as Self · 2016 · 6.9
movieWhat Would Beethoven Do?
as Self · 2016 · 0.0
movieBobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
as · 2014 · 0.0
movieAlive Inside
as · 2014 · 7.6
movieBobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
as Himself Vocals · 2013 · 6.0
movieBobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
as Himself · 2012 · 3.8
tvHamburg Journal
as self · 2011 · 0.0
tvMasterclass
as Self · 2010 · 0.0
movieArt
as · 2008 · 3.0
movieChick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
as Vocals · 2005 · 6.0
movieBobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
as Himself · 2005 · 4.2
movieBobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
as Himself · 2005 · 0.0
movieHerbie Hancock Special
as · 2004 · 0.0
tvWhere Are They Now?
as Self · 1999 · 7.5
movieGeorge Martin: In My Life
as Self · 1998 · 4.5
movieThe Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Host / The Wizard of Oz · 1996 · 7.5
movieCreating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Self · 1995 · 10.0
movieSon of the Pink Panther
as Self (uncredited) · 1993 · 4.6
movieUmbria Jazz Story
as himself · 1993 · 0.0
movieFor Our Children
as Self · 1993 · 7.7
movieSimply Mad About the Mouse
as Self · 1991 · 6.0
tvThe Jim Henson Hour
as Self · 1989 · 8.9