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.
Filmography
all 43
Movies 34
self 26
TV Shows 9
Cypher (2023)
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013 (2013)
Art (2008)
Hush! (2001)
Big Mama (2000)
The Wizard of Oz on Ice (1996)
Son of the Pink Panther (1993)
Without Me (1993)
Umbria Jazz Story (1993)
Knick Knack (1989)
The Jim Henson Hour (1989)
The Elephant's Child (1986)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Great Performances (1971)
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Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1950-03-11 (75 years old)
Birth Name
Robert Keith McFerrin Jr.
Birth Place
Manhattan, United States
Children
Madison McFerrin, Taylor McFerrin
Father
Robert McFerrin
Citizenships
United States
Awards
Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male, NEA Jazz Masters, Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices
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