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Taylor McFerrin

b. 1953

American DJ

Singer-songwriter Record producer Beatboxer
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About Taylor McFerrin

Born 1953. Taylor McFerrin is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, beatboxer and disc jockey.

Taylor McFerrin (born June 28, 1981, in San Francisco, California) is an American DJ, music producer, keyboardist & beatboxer based in Brooklyn, New York City, United States. He is the eldest son of popular vocalist and classical conductor Bobby McFerrin.

McFerrin released his debut album Early Riser (2014) on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder Records. The album features guest appearances from Nai Palm (Hiatus Kaiyote), Thundercat, Robert Glasper, Cesar Mariano, Marcus Gilmore and Bobby McFerrin.

Taylor's latest musical venture sees him as part of Robert Glasper's new jazz fusion supergroup, "R+R=Now", alongside Christian Scott, Terrace Martin, Derrick Hodge and Justin Tyson. The group released an album, Collagically Speaking via Blue Note Records in June 2018.

Discography Albums 2014: Early Riser 2019: Love's Last Chance

EPs 2006: Broken Vibes

Singles 2011: "Place in My Heart" 2020: "Chance to Say My Piece" (feat. Marcus Gilmore) 2022: "TELE PHOTO" / "ORIGINAL SUN"

Other appearances

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Important facts

Born
1953, San Francisco
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Singer-songwriter, record producer, beatboxer, disc jockey
Nationality
United States

People in Taylor McFerrin's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Bobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin
b. 1950
Singer
 Portrait of Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper
b. 1978
Jazz musician
 Portrait of Marcus Gilmore
Marcus Gilmore
b. 1986
Drummer
 Portrait of Christian
Christian
b. 1973
Professional wrestler
 Portrait of Flying Lotus
Flying Lotus
b. 1983
Musician
 Portrait of Christian Scott
Christian Scott
b. 1999
Baseball player
 Portrait of Nai Palm
Nai Palm
b. 1989
Singer
 Portrait of Derrick Hodge
Derrick Hodge
b. 1979
Composer

Contemporaries

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Bernard Lovell
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Astronomer
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Maurice Wilkes
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Willi Hennig
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Adriaan Blaauw
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Astronomer

Frequently asked questions

Who is Taylor McFerrin?

American DJ

When was Taylor McFerrin born?

Taylor McFerrin was born in 1953 in San Francisco.

What is Taylor McFerrin's occupation?

Taylor McFerrin is a singer-songwriter, record producer, beatboxer and disc jockey.

What nationality is Taylor McFerrin?

Taylor McFerrin is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Taylor McFerrin

· Wikidata: Q7690057

· DBpedia: Taylor McFerrin

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