Bobby McFerrin - NEA Jazz Masters 2020 Tribute

SF Jazz provided this lovely testimonial to honor Bobby McFerrin upon becoming a NEA Jazz Master 2020.
Thank you to everyone for your kind words and performances.
@bridgewater7
@chickcorea
Cécile McLorin Salvant
@b_ourne / @WBGOJazz
@sfjazz
Gimme5: Rhiannon, David Worm, Joey Blake, Judy Vinar

[@joeheid4757]

One of the most talented musicians that ever graced our planet.

[@victorrock1997]

You are very right indeed! :)

[@lushawnaefaithnaughton1748]

Bobby McFerrin: Musical and spiritual bliss. A masterful icon.

[@victorrock1997]

Indeed, so very true! :)

[@katherinekier]

He’s so amazing, I feel so blissed to have found his music, in a world with so many words.

[@anthonyb7571]

To the BEAUTIFUL woman narrating the career of Mr. Bobby Mcferrin; I would absolutely LOVE to get to know you. You seem awesome and you have that motherly vibe to you. Take care and stay Blessed!

[@barbarabrooks7219]

I have always loved Bobby Mcferrin..

[@grannykiminalaska]

He's amazing. I had a real crush on him in the 80s

[@TheScatteredMuse]

This was beautiful to watch. Thank you for creating this.. GO head Madison with those high notes!! Loved all of this!!!

[@greenalumni3213]

Wow ! what a talented family !!

[@AR-yk1kv]

Beautiful, no words

[@cherylsibson8457]

Bobby's Grace endures forever! Thank you.

[@litestreamer]

This is what we need more of in the news.

[@joesantillan1729]

Don’t Worry Be Happy is the Best!!!

[@mografix4665]

SIMPLY AMAZING.

[@thegreatl8622]

One of the best singers out there

[@stephonehtc8964]

Une Âme lumière suivie depuis des décennies, maintenant ! Merci....

[@TubbyE]

He is my favorite singer

[@trailerpark8313]

i discovered this man when i was 8 (2014) when my parents divorced

[@lovetownsend]

I didn't know such a type of music existed where you could improve with mouth sounds and rhyme beats, I love it. Watched a few other of your videos.

[@snowstrobe]

I like what he did with Laura Anderson, and love the joy of Good Lovin.

[@petedailey1729]

Bobby, stay happy

[@frostigamer9740]

Wow you come back

[@deanthornby2026]

Don't worry be happy is the only way to be 😂😂😂♥️

[@shlomoberman2550]

ANYBODY know who's the sax and what song/performance from the beginning of the video????? (sounds a lot like kenny garett??)

[@Darkknight2001]

I just used Shazam, and it came back "Lingala" by SFJAZZ Collective.

[@shlomoberman2550]

@@Darkknight2001 hey thanks. Can't believe shazam has that capability... Pretty insane :)

[@Darkknight2001]

@@shlomoberman2550 No problem! I agree, it is pretty incredible. It took a while because I had to find a part of the clip with just the music. Glad it was able to find a result! Sorry you had to wait two months for an answer! :-O

[@shlomoberman2550]

@@Darkknight2001 what's forgotten isn't considered waiting my friend ;) And now i have an interesting solo to transcribe 👍 All the best.

[@ronnychristenjoyer6778]

5:59 he looks high as a kite

[@lushawnaefaithnaughton1748]

9:12

[@calvinwoodburn8882]

Did he die?

[@victorrock1997]

No, he is still alive and hopefully all well and healthy! :)

[@williamsmith3926]

I'm seeing tribute and straight away thinking hes dead ??? Hes not dead right???

[@victorrock1997]

No, no, he's still alive and well I hope. He's 71 years old actually and he's amazingly fit for his age I dare say as well! Cheers and all the best! :)