Bobby McFerrin - vocalist, conductor
USA

Bobby McFerring was born in New York city to two classical parents March 11, 1950 moving to Los Angeles when he was 6 years later. He studied piano during high school and at California State University/Sacramento and Cerritos College becoming a singer in 1977. After touring with bands and major artists, he began unaccompanied concertizing in 1983 singing multiple parts a cappella, producing rhythm with his voice and body. He recorded his first classical album in 1995.

Performer:

• Soloist.
• Conductor. Creative Chair of St. Paul Chamber Orchestra since 1994. Guest conducting major orchestras.
• Videos/Films. Television

Teacher:

• Outreach activities bringing classical music to young children

Recordings include: 10 Grammy Awards

• Simple Pleasures. (3 Grammys for "Don't Worry, Be Happy")
• Paper Music. Conducting St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (and singing).
• With Yo-Yo Ma: Hush
• Videos
• Television Shows, commercials, theme songs (e.g. Cosby show)

Updated June 6, 2000