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.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 11, 1950
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Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
1987-01-01
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Overview: Two tall tales based on Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories; featuring a Parsee man seeking for payback on a cake-munching piggish rhinoceros, and a lazy stubborn camel without a hump pays his debt for refusing to work. Narrated by Jack Nicholson, with music by Bobby McFerrin.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
2005-09-12
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
Overview: This is dvd is a full unedited concert held at a Jazz Festival in Montreal. It features mostly solo songs by Bobby McFerrin and improvisations with featured guests Jorane, Richard Bona and others. Chapters: 01. Improvisation Style „little Red Book“ 02. Improvisation With The People On Stage 03. Improvisation With йvelyne Lamontagne On 04. Improvisation With The Audience 05. Improvisation With Jorane: "riopel" 06. Improvisation: "gonna Move" 07. The Jump 08. Drive 09. Ave Maria 10. Dina Lam With Richard Bona 11. Improvisation With Richard Bona 12. Improvisation: "country Stuff" 13. Baby 14. Improvisation With Tamango "well You Ne 15. Bwee Do 16. It's A Wonderful World With Le Grand Cho 17. Circlesong One 18. Somewhere Over The Rainbow 19. The Wizard Of Oz Medley 20. Melody From Sun Concert 5
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-12
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Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
2012-06-28
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
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Genres: Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2012-06-28
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Simply Mad About the Mouse
1991-07-15
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Overview: Simply Mad About the Mouse collects affectionate tributes to Disney's songs from artists like the Gipsy Kings, Soul II Soul, and Kirk Whalum. Bobby McFerrin's "Siamese Cat Song," En Vogue's "Someday My Prince Will Come," and Harry Connick, Jr.'s "Bare Necessities" are among the highlights of this album. Also included are Michael Bolton's cover of "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and Billy Joel's "When You Wish Upon a Star.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-15
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Alive Inside
2014-01-18
Alive Inside
Overview: Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease and dementia—many of them alone in nursing homes. A man with a simple idea discovers that songs embedded deep in memory can ease pain and awaken these fading minds. Joy and life are resuscitated, and our cultural fears over aging are confronted.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-18
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Art
2008-01-01
Art
Overview: Art, a young boy, joyfully draws SCRIBBLES that SQUIGGLE, SPLOTCHES with BLOTCHES, ZIGS and ZAGS, DOODLES and DOGS, and so much more!
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Son of the Pink Panther
1993-08-27
Son of the Pink Panther
Overview: The illegitimate son of Inspector Clouseau is on the case of the kidnapped Princess Yasmin.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-08-27
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A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987-12-22
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Overview: An evening of Christmas music from stars living in Beverly Hills, California.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-22
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Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
1987-11-17
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Overview: Filmed live at the Aquarius Theatre in Hollywood in February 1986, Spontaneous Inventions was Bobby McFerrin's first live concert video, and was the basis for his debut album with Blue Note Records. Spontaneity has always been the key to a Bobby McFerrin performance, and this particular appearance is an early testament to his astonishing creativity and vocal technique. With a special and surprise guest appearance by sax legend Wayne Shorter as an added inspiration, this program shows Bobby�s unlimited creative resourcefulness and illustrates how and why he received two Grammy Awards in 1986.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-17
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Umbria Jazz Story
1993-07-01
Umbria Jazz Story
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Genres: Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1993-07-01
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Herbie Hancock Special
2004-07-23
Herbie Hancock Special
Overview: Three giants of jazz - Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin and Michael Brecker - join forces in a memorable concert, recorded live at the Munich Philharmonie in 1988.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-07-23
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Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
1988-01-01
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
Overview: 'Münchner Klaviersommer' was an annual concerts series that took place from 1981 to 1998 in Munich, Germany. Although the festival's name suggests a strong focus on piano music, it featured countless famous musicians from jazz and classical music – not just pianists. The concerts were usually held in July at The Gasteig, home of the Munich Philharmonic. In 1988, vocalist Bobby McFerrin appeared...
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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What Would Beethoven Do?
2016-02-11
What Would Beethoven Do?
Overview: Classical music doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being hip. For too long it’s been seen as a stuffy genre for the high cultured elite. WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? follows a number of renegades, from composers flirting with modern mediums, to young musicians dedicated to changing the narrative, to a man who’s bringing turntablists and orchestras together. Notable artists such as, Bobby McFerrin, Benjamin Zander and Eric Whitacre add their voices to the debate about why classical music is still relevant today.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-02-11
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For Our Children
1993-02-16
For Our Children
Overview: Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-16
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George Martin: In My Life
1998-11-12
George Martin: In My Life
Overview: Documentary following George Martin and the making of his final album: "In My Life".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-11-12
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Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
2013-06-15
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
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Genres: Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2013-06-15
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The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2016-06-10
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Overview: Follow several talented members of the ensemble as they gather in locations across the world, exploring the ways art can both preserve traditions and shape cultural evolution.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-10
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Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
2005-09-20
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
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Genres: Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2005-09-20
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The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1996-02-27
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Overview: An ice-skating television adaptation of the 1939 musical film based on Lyman Frank Baum's 1900 fairy tale novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".
Genres: Family Fantasy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-27
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Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1995-01-01
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Overview: Behind the scenes in the making of “The Wizard of Oz on Ice”.
Genres: Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
2018-11-18
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
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Genres: Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2018-11-18
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Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987-12-01
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Overview: It's Christmas Eve and all the children around the world are asleep and dreaming of the toys that Santa Claus will bring - except at the South Pole, where they've never celebrated Christmas. This year Santa Claus asks Santabear to deliver his toys to the South Pole, so that the children there will also believe in the magic of Christmas. But when the naughty Bullybear steals Santabear's bag of toys and his identity, all chances for a merry Christmas seem lost. Luckily, Santabear meets Missy Bear, and together they take to the skies to stop Bullybear before he destroys all the toys and ruins Christmas at the South Pole forever!
Genres: Animation Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-01
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Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
2014-07-12
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
Overview: Live concert
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-12
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Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
2005-01-01
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
Overview: Recorded at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis in September 1999.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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