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.
Vocalist (voice)
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
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Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
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Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
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Simply Mad About the Mouse
Alive Inside
Art
Self (uncredited)
Son of the Pink Panther
Self
A Beverly Hills Christmas
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Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
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Umbria Jazz Story
Herbie Hancock Special
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
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What Would Beethoven Do?
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For Our Children
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George Martin: In My Life
Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Vocals
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
Host / The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
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Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
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Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
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Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
24
Gender
Male
Birthday
1950-03-11
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
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