Acting
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.
Filmography
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
Film · 2018
Chick Corea: The Musician
Film · 2017
What Would Beethoven Do?
Film · 2016
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Film · 2016
Alive Inside
Film · 2014
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
Film · 2014
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
Film · 2013
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
Film · 2012
Hamburg Journal
Series · 2011
Masterclass
Series · 2010
Art
Film · 2008
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Film · 2005
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Film · 2005
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Film · 2005
Herbie Hancock Special
Film · 2004
Aida's Brothers & Sisters
Film · 2000
Where Are They Now?
Series · 1999
George Martin: In My Life
Film · 1998
The Rhythm of Life
Series · 1997
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Film · 1996
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Film · 1995
Son of the Pink Panther
Film · 1993
Umbria Jazz Story
Film · 1993
For Our Children
Film · 1993
Later... with Jools Holland
Series · 1992
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Film · 1991
The Jim Henson Hour
Series · 1989
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
Film · 1988
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Film · 1987
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Film · 1987
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Film · 1987
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Film · 1987
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
Great Performances
Series · 1971
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
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