Artist: Manhattan Transfer
Genre: Jazz Vocal/Pop
The Manhattan Transfer are an American jazz vocal group formed in 1969 who achieved success with their sophisticated blend of jazz, pop, doo-wop, and R&B. Their close harmonies and stylistic versatility produced hits including 'Chanson d'Amour,' 'Birdland,' 'Spice of Life,' and 'Boy from New York City.' The group won Grammy Awards across multiple categories, demonstrating their range. Their ability to make vocal jazz accessible to pop audiences introduced the form to new listeners. The Manhattan Transfer's vocalese interpretations of jazz instrumentals showcased exceptional technical skill. Their influence on subsequent vocal jazz groups and a cappella music was substantial. The Manhattan Transfer represented jazz vocal tradition's continued vitality in the pop era.
Manhattan Transfer vinyl records (34)
MANHATTAN TRANSFER The Best Of The Manhattan Transfer (1981 Japanese 12-track vinyl LP picture sleeve with obi-strip. The sleeve shows light wear with a tear & crease to the obi whilst the vinyl is Near Mint P-6481A)
£20.00 used
THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER The Offbeat Of Avenues (Sealed 1991 US 11-track vinyl LP housed in a single pocket picture sleeve with a deletion punch hole through the barcode. This example remains factory sealed from new) Track Listing: A1 The Offbeat Of Avenues 4:55 A2 Sassy 4:50 A3 10 Minutes Till The Savages Come 3:58 A4 What Goes Around Comes Around 4:51 A5 Blue Serenade 3:46 A6 Gentleman With A Family 4:50 B1 Woman In Love 6:19 B2 A World Apart 5:00 B3 Confide In Me 4:11 B4 The Quietude (Encuentro De Animales) 6:13 B5 Blues For Pablo 6:53
£50.00 new
MANHATTAN TRANSFER Live (1978 Canadian 19-track vinyl LP recorded live in Manchester Bristol & London in April/May 78 picture sleeve with portrait/credits insert. This example is factory sealed and unplayed K50540) Track Listing: 1. That Cat Is High 2. Snootie Little Cutie 3. Four Brothers 4. On A Little Street In Singapore 5
£20.00 new
THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER Bodies & Souls (1983 Japanese 11-track promotional sample vinyl LP promo-stickered picture sleeve with lyric insert sleevenotes insert and obi-strip. This copy also includes a 12-page promotional only brochure containing photographs discography tour dates and biography
£34.00 used