Actor
Bobby McFerrin
Born March 11, 1950 in Manhattan, New York, USA8 films
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.
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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
8 films as actor- 2014Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
- 2008Art
- 2005Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin DuetVocals
- 2004Herbie Hancock Special
- 1996The Wizard of Oz on IceHost / The Wizard of Oz
- 1988Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
- 1987Santabear's High Flying AdventureSantabear / Bullybear (voice)
- 1987Rudyard Kipling's Just So StoriesVocalist (voice)