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.
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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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2014Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a VienneFilm
- 2014Alive InsideFilm
- 2008ArtFilm
- 2005Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin DuetFilm: Vocals
- 2004Herbie Hancock SpecialFilm
- 1997The Rhythm of LifeSeries (2 episodes)
- 1996The Wizard of Oz on IceFilm: Host / The Wizard of Oz
- 1988Live at Munich Summer Piano FestivaFilm
- 1987Santabear's High Flying AdventureFilm: Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
- 1987Rudyard Kipling's Just So StoriesFilm: Vocalist (voice)
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