GRAMMY Rewind: Bobby McFerrin

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GRAMMY Rewind: Bobby McFerrin Humbly Wins Best Jazz Vocal Performance In 1987

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In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch Bobby McFerrin humbly win Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male at the 29th GRAMMY Awards in 1987 for "'Round Midnight"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Apr 16, 2021 - 11:04 am

The first thing you’ll notice is Miles Davis' blindingly metallic xylophone shirt. (Even when viewing it through your computer screen, consider wearing shades as thick as his.)

Then, his co-presenter, the Latin legend Rubén Blades announces the winner of Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male: Bobby McFerrin, for "'Round Midnight." Even the impassive Davis cracks a smile at the news.

GRAMMY Rewind: Bobby McFerrin Wins In 1987

In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch a clean-cut and humble Bobby McFerrin—who, by now, has won 10 GRAMMYs and been nominated for 18—accept the golden gramophone at the 29th GRAMMY Awards in 1987. 

After he breaks into a bit of his signature scatting slap-bass, McFerrin delivers an elegant speech about how a GRAMMY is simply the tip of the iceberg of the reward of artistic fulfillment. Check out the speech above and watch more episodes of GRAMMY Rewind here.

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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Al Jarreau Astonishedly Win Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male In 1982

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In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch the legendary jazz singer Al Jarreau win Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male at the 24th GRAMMY Awards for his version of Dave Brubeck’s "Blue Rondo a la Turk"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Apr 23, 2021 - 11:11 am

The emotions that flicker across Al Jarreau’s face say it all. When presenters Chuck Mangione and Harry James tell him he won Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male, at the 1982 GRAMMY Awards show, he can barely contain the joy welling up from within.

To a horn fanfare of the tune that Jarreau won the GRAMMY for—Dave Brubeck’s meter-shifting classic "Blue Rondo a la Turk"—the jazz singer expresses his profound appreciation for the honor, even singing along to the Turkish-inspired melody.

Jazz Singer Al Jarreau Wins In 1982 | GRAMMY Rewi

In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, turn back the clock and watch Jarreau deliver his speech at the 24th GRAMMY Awards. "God bless you all for hanging in there with me," he tells the audience. Several silent, astonished seconds pass: For once, words fail the legendary singer.

Watch Jarreau’s heartfelt speech above and click here to view more episodes of GRAMMY Rewind.

GRAMMY Rewind: Bobby McFerrin Humbly Wins Best Jazz Vocal Performance In 1987

GRAMMY Rewind: Esperanza Spalding

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GRAMMY Rewind: Esperanza Spalding Elatedly Wins Best New Artist In 2011

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In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch jazz singer/bassist/composer Esperanza Spalding win Best New Artist in 2011 while visibly on cloud nine
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Apr 9, 2021 - 9:30 am

It’s fascinating to revisit the tableau of Best New Artist nominees back in 2011—Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence & The Machine, Mumford & Sons. Especially when John Legend announces jazz luminary Esperanza Spalding’s underdog victory.

Spalding is visibly touched and elated by the win. "Thank you to the Academy for even nominating me in this category," she says, beaming, with a hint of awe. Spalding then goes on to shout out everyone who made this possible—including her family, colleagues and teachers.

Esperanza Spalding Wins Best Jazz Vocal Album

In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, revisit this quintessential GRAMMY moment where Spalding delivers a heartfelt speech and kicks off the rest of her career.

Check out the video above and watch more episodes of GRAMMY Rewind here.

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Amy Winehouse

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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Amy Winehouse Win Best New Artist Via Cyndi Lauper And Miley Cyrus

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The late singer Amy Winehouse was in London at the time (and set to perform via satellite), so Miley Cyrus and Cyndi Lauper accepted the award on her behalf
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Mar 26, 2021 - 9:57 am

The vocal powerhouse Amy Winehouse, who tragically passed away in 2011, is canon by now—the music world has long deemed her one of the greats. 

So it’s sobering to relive the moment when Winehouse won Best New Artist—even when Winehouse was abroad at the time. (She would perform via satellite later in the show.)

Watch Amy Winehouse Win Best New Artist

In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch a mega-exuberant Cyndi Lauper and Miley Cyrus accept the award on Winehouse’s behalf at the 50th GRAMMY Awards show in 2008.

Watch the giddy throwback clip above and check out more GRAMMY Rewind episodes here.

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GRAMMY Rewind: Adele

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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Adele Win Best New Artist In 2009 While On Cloud Nine

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In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch Kanye West and Estelle present an emotional Adele with the GRAMMY for Best New Artist at the 51st GRAMMY Awards in 2009
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
May 7, 2021 - 9:52 am

Some in this life take public honors for granted, as if they're owed to them. Not Adele.

When the glitter-clad pair of Kanye West and Estelle announce her GRAMMY win for Best New Artist, Adele wells up with emotion—much like she does in her volcanic live performances. 

As Adele approaches the stage, her astonished facial expression practically screams, "Pinch me."

Watch Adele Win The Best New Artist GRAMMY In 2009

In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch a captivating Adele take home the GRAMMY for Best New Artist at the 51st GRAMMY Awards in 2009 as she shouts out the friends, family and industry figures who helped her get there. (She also won the GRAMMY for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Chasing Pavements" that same year.)

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