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Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions

198755mBud Schaetzle

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Filmed live at the Aquarius Theatre in Hollywood in February 1986, Spontaneous Inventions was Bobby McFerrin's first live concert video, and was the basis for his debut album with Blue Note Records. Spontaneity has always been the key to a Bobby McFerrin performance, and this particular appearance is an early testament to his astonishing creativity and vocal technique. With a special and surprise guest appearance by sax legend Wayne Shorter as an added inspiration, this program shows Bobby�s unlimited creative resourcefulness and illustrates how and why he received two Grammy Awards in 1986.

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What is Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions (1987) about?

Filmed live at the Aquarius Theatre in Hollywood in February 1986, Spontaneous Inventions was Bobby McFerrin's first live concert video, and was the basis for his debut album with Blue Note Records. Spontaneity has always been the key to a Bobby McFerrin performance, and this particular appearance is an early testament to his astonishing creativity and vocal technique. With a special and surprise…

Who stars in Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions?

Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions stars Bobby McFerrin (Himself), Herbie Hancock (Himself), Wayne Shorter (Himself), Robin Williams (Himself). The film was directed by Bud Schaetzle.

How long is Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions?

Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions has a runtime of 55 min and premiered in 1987.

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