Bobby McFerrin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 11, 1950
- Birthplace
- 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
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio TBA
as self
Cypher 2023
Original Music Composer
Nin E Tepueian: My Cry 2020
Music
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs 2018
as himself
Chick Corea: The Musician 2017
as Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble 2016
as Self
What Would Beethoven Do? 2016
as Self
- Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne 2014
Actor
Alive Inside 2014
Actor
- Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013 2013
as Himself Vocals
- Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne 2012
as Himself
Art 2008
Actor, Music
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet 2005
as Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal 2005
as Himself
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home 2005
as Himself
- Herbie Hancock Special
Herbie Hancock Special 2004
Actor
Then and Now: 1981-2004 2004
Music
Hush! 2001
Music
Big Mama 2000
Original Music Composer
Aida's Brothers & Sisters 2000
as Self
- George Martin: In My Life
George Martin: In My Life 1998
as Self
The Wizard of Oz on Ice 1996
as Host / The Wizard of Oz
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice 1995
as Self
Son of the Pink Panther 1993
as Self (uncredited), Theme Song Performance
- Without Me
Without Me 1993
Original Music Composer
- Umbria Jazz Story
Umbria Jazz Story 1993
as himself
For Our Children 1993
as Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse 1991
as Self
Everyone's Channel 1990
Music
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt 1989
Original Music Composer
Knick Knack 1989
Original Music Composer
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva 1988
Actor
A Beverly Hills Christmas 1987
as Self
- Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Santabear's High Flying Adventure 1987
as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
- Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions 1987
as Himself
- Rabbit Ears - How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin/How the Camel Got His Hump
Rabbit Ears - How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin/How the Camel Got His Hump 1987
Music
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories 1987
as Vocalist (voice), Music
- The Elephant's Child
The Elephant's Child 1986
Original Music Composer
Credits from TMDB.