Bobby McFerrin
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.
Fotos
Películas (38)
Cypher
2023 · Original Music Composer
Nin E Tepueian: My Cry
2020 · Music
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
2018 · himself
Chick Corea: The Musician
2017 · Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016 · Self
What Would Beethoven Do?
2016 · Self
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014
Alive Inside
2014
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
2013 · Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
2012 · Himself
Art
2008 · Music
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
2005 · Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
2005 · Himself
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
2005 · Himself
Herbie Hancock Special
2004
Then and Now: 1981-2004
2004 · Music
Hush!
2001 · Music
Big Mama
2000 · Original Music Composer
Aida's Brothers & Sisters
2000 · Self
George Martin: In My Life
1998 · Self
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1996 · Host / The Wizard of Oz
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1995 · Self
Son of the Pink Panther
1993 · Self (uncredited), Theme Song Performance
Without Me
1993 · Original Music Composer
Umbria Jazz Story
1993 · himself
For Our Children
1993 · Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse
1991 · 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
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987 · Self
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987 · Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
1987 · Himself
Rabbit Ears - How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin/How the Camel Got His Hump
1987 · Music
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
1987 · Vocalist (voice), Music
The Elephant's Child
1986 · Original Music Composer
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
· self
Series (9)
Hamburg Journal
2011 · self
Masterclass
2010 · Self
Where Are They Now?
1999 · Self
The Rhythm of Life
1997
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
The Jim Henson Hour
1989 · Self
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
Great Performances
1971 · Self - Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self