Then when I was in grammar school I played the clarinet, and then, after clarinet I played the flute in college orchestra - besides singing in the college chorus and things like that. Bobby McFerrin chorusclarinetcollege Change image and share on social
Seriously though, my father was the first African American to sign a contract with the Metropolitan Opera so I grew up with classical music and jazz in the home all the time. Bobby McFerrin africanamericanclassical Change image and share on social
I like a very dark house, just black. I sit there and just think. Once I'm still and quiet inside, I'll begin. It's very personal; it has to be. One song may be Bach, the next blues, a song from TV, or a nursery rhyme or jazz piece. Bobby McFerrin bachbeginblack share on social
I played piano as a kid; I still play a little bit. Bobby McFerrin bitekidpiano Change image and share on social
Miles Davis turned his back to the audience when he came out on stage, and he offended people. But, he wasn't there to entertain; he was all about the music. I kind of do that. Bobby McFerrin audiencebackdavis Change image and share on social
But, if there's any aspect of my career that needs attention, it's writing. Bobby McFerrin aspectattentioncareer Change image and share on social
If I can bring joy into the world, if I can get people to stop thinking about their pain for a moment, or the fact the tomorrow morning they're going to get up and tell their boss off... then I'll be successful. Bobby McFerrin bosbringfact share on social
Well, I started conducting kind of by accident. I wanted to give myself a special birthday present for my fortieth birthday, and I was living in San Francisco at the time and I started attending some of the concerts and then simply dropping hints. Bobby McFerrin accidentattendbirthday share on social
I like to use the audience as my color palette, my instrument. Bobby McFerrin audiencecolorinstrument Change image and share on social
