Vocal virtuoso Bobby McFerrin ranks among the most distinctive and original singers in contemporary music, equally adept in jazz, pop and classical settings. Bobby made his debut in 1977. A performance at the 1981 Kool Jazz Festival led to a contract with Elektra, and the following year, McFerrin issued his self-titled debut LP. With 1984’s The Voice, he made jazz history, recording the first-ever solo vocal album to be released on a major label. Spontaneous Inventions followed in 1985. McFerrin also earned mainstream exposure through his unique performance of the theme song to the television hit The Cosby Show . With 1988’s Simple Pleasures, he scored a chart-topping pop smash with “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” With 1992’s Hush, McFerrin teamed up with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma; the record remained on the Classical Crossover charts for over two years. The jazz release Play, a collaboration with pianist Chick Corea, appeared in 1992 as well. McFerrin returned in 1995 with Paper Music, a collection of interpretations of works by Mozart, Bach and Tchaikovsky. He then recorded a collaborative album of classical and jazz standards in 2001. It teamed him with such esteemed musicians as Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. In 2013, he released spirityouall. Bobby McFerrin continues perform all over the globe.
