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Bobby McFerrin
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 i…
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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.
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2023
Cypher
Movie Original Music Composer
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2020
Nin E Tepueian: My Cry
Movie Music
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2018
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
Movie himself
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2017
Chick Corea: The Musician
Movie Self
- 2016
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2016
What Would Beethoven Do?
Movie Self
- 2014
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2014
Alive Inside
Movie
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2013
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
Movie Himself Vocals
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2012
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
Movie Himself
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2011
Hamburg Journal
TV show self
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2010
Masterclass
TV show Self
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2008
Art
Movie
- 2005
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2005
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Movie Himself
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2005
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Movie Himself
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2004
Herbie Hancock Special
Movie
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2004
Then and Now: 1981-2004
Movie Music
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2001
Hush!
Movie Music
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2000
Big Mama
Movie Original Music Composer
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2000
Aida's Brothers & Sisters
Movie Self
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1999
Where Are They Now?
TV show Self
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1998
George Martin: In My Life
Movie Self
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1997
The Rhythm of Life
TV show
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1996
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Movie Host / The Wizard of Oz
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1995
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Movie Self
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1993
Son of the Pink Panther
Movie Self (uncredited)
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1993
Without Me
Movie Original Music Composer
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1993
Umbria Jazz Story
Movie himself
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1993
For Our Children
Movie Self
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1991
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Movie Self
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1990
Everyone's Channel
Movie Music
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1989
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
Movie Original Music Composer
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1989
Knick Knack
Movie Original Music Composer
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1989
The Jim Henson Hour
TV show Self
- 1988
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1987
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Movie Self
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1987
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Movie Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
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1987
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Movie Himself
- 1987
