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بابی مکفرین
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American jazz vocalist and composer (born 1950)
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Bobby McFerrin, born Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. in 1950 in Manhattan, is an American singer, conductor, jazz musician, and recording artist. He performs in the genres of jazz, vocal music, classical music, and a cappella. His instrumental repertoire includes the piano, clarinet, bass guitar, and voice. McFerrin began his work period in 1970 and is a member of the group Astral Projection.
He has received several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male, the Grammy Award for Song of the Year, the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, and the NEA Jazz Masters honor. His notable works include *The Voice* and *Don't Worry, Be Happy*. McFerrin was educated at California State University, Sacramento, the Juilliard School, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and the University of Illinois at Springfield, and studied under Gustav Meier.
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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…
Known for
- Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs — himself2018
- Chick Corea: The Musician — Self2017
- What Would Beethoven Do? — Self2016
- The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble — Self2016
- Alive Inside2014
- Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne2014
- Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013 — Himself Vocals2013
- Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne — Himself2012
- Hamburg Journal — self2011
- Masterclass — Self2010
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1950
Discography
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 921,343
- Total plays
- 6,535,460
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Bobby McFerrin (born New York City, March 11, 1950) is a jazz-influenced a cappella vocal performer and conductor. A ten-time Grammy Award winner, he is one of the world's best known vocal innovators and improvisers. His song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" (featured in the 1988 movie Cocktail, and the 2005 movie Jarhead) was a #1 U.S. pop hit in 1988. He has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers including pianist Chick Corea and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/
Key facts
- Born
- Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. , ( 1950-03-11 ) March 11, 1950 (age 76) , New York City , U.S.
- Genres
- Jazz a cappella vocal world classical vocal jazz
- Occupations
- Singer-songwriter conductor arranger record producer
- Instruments
- Vocals piano
- Years active
- 1970–present
- Labels
- Manhattan Blue Note Elektra Sony Classical
- Website
- bobbymcferrin .com circlesongs .com
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Keith
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Manhattan
- Occupation
- animator
- Educated at
- Oberlin Conservatory of Music
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Notable work
- Don't Worry, Be Happy
- Student of
- Gustav Meier
- Genre
- smooth jazz
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Sony Classical
- Official website
- bobbymcferrin.com
- Image
- Bobby McFerrin 2011.jpg
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- Commons category
- Bobby McFerrin
- date of birth
- 1950-03-11
- start of work period
- 1970-00-00
- birth name
- Robert Keith McFerrin Jr.
- name in native language
- Robert McFerrin
- copyright representative
- Broadcast Music, Inc.
- member of
- Astral Projection
- has works in the collection
- Eye Filmmuseum
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