Bobby McFerrin
Acting
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
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Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
2013
Himself Vocals
movieThe Wizard of Oz on Ice
1996
Host / The Wizard of Oz
movieSon of the Pink Panther
1993
Self (uncredited)
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987
Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
movieRudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
1987
Vocalist (voice)
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest
tvGreat Performances
1971
Self - Host
Sound14
movieCypher
2023
Original Music Composer
movieArt
2008
Music
movieHush!
2001
Music
movieBig Mama
2000
Original Music Composer
movieSon of the Pink Panther
1993
Theme Song Performance
movieCommon Threads: Stories from the Quilt
1989
Original Music Composer
movieKnick Knack
1989
Original Music Composer
The Elephant's Child
1986
Original Music Composer