Bobby McFerrin
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1950-03-11 (75 years old)
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
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. 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
Acting
(2018)
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
as himself
(2016)
(2016)
What Would Beethoven Do?
as Self
(2014)
(2014)
(2013)
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
as Himself Vocals
(2012)
(2008)
(2005)
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
as Himself
(2005)
(2005)
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
as Himself
(2004)
(1998)
George Martin: In My Life
as Self
(1996)
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Host / The Wizard of Oz
(1995)
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Himself
(1993)
Son of the Pink Panther
as Self (uncredited)
(1993)
For Our Children
as Self
(1993)
Umbria Jazz Story
as himself
(1991)
Simply Mad About the Mouse
as Self
(1988)
(1987)
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
(1987)
A Beverly Hills Christmas
as Self
(1987)
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
as Vocalist (voice)
(1987)
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
as Himself
Crew
(2023)
Cypher
Original Music Composer
(2020)
(2008)
Art
Music
(2004)
(2001)
Hush!
Music
(2000)
Big Mama
Original Music Composer
(1993)
Without Me
Music
(1993)
Son of the Pink Panther
Theme Song Performance
(1990)
Everyone's Channel
Music
(1989)
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Original Music Composer
(1989)
Knick Knack
Original Music Composer
(1987)
(1986)
The Elephant's Child
Original Music Composer