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Article: Album Review

The Manhattan Transfer: The Chick Corea Songbook

Read "The Chick Corea Songbook" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza


The first edition of Manhattan Transfer was formed in 1969 by Gene Pistilli, Tim Hauser, Erin Dickins, Marty Nelson, and Pat Rosalia, splitting after one album. Hauser reformed the band in 1972 and, with Janis Siegel, Laurel Masse, and Alan Paul, established the group in New York, playing several club dates. The Manhattan Transfer (Atlantic, 1975), ...

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Article: Live Review

Manhattan Transfer: Live in Albany, NY

Read "Manhattan Transfer: Live in Albany, NY" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke


The Manhattan TransferThe EggAlbany, N.Y.Sept. 25, 2009 The Manhattan Transfer vocal group--they of the multiple Grammy awards (10) and strong allegiance to jazz--shows no signs of wear and tear after some 35 years performing and recording. The group has just released The Chick Corea Songbook on Four Quarters Entertainment, ...

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Article: Album Review

Edmar Casteneda: Entre Cuerdas

Read "Entre Cuerdas" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins


The harp is a jazz instrument? Though not as widely appreciated as, say, the saxophone, a few daring souls have taken this classical instrument into the world of improvisation--among them, Dorothy Ashby, Deborah Henson-Conant and Lori Andrews. Colombian-born Edmar Casteneda is another in their ranks. Casteneda began playing harp at age 13. His career ...

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News: Event

Manhattan Transfer to Perform Benefit Concert for the Society of Singers

Manhattan Transfer to Perform Benefit Concert for the Society of Singers

The legendary vocal group Manhattan Transfer is performing a benefit concert for the Society of Singers, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The show will take place on the evening of September 11, at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood at 8:00 pm with premium tickets including a pre-concert reception. The Manhattan Transfer, ...

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News: Radio

New Podcast! - Stage Door Johnny: John Miller Takes On Broadway

New Podcast! - Stage Door Johnny: John Miller Takes On Broadway

Celebrate John Millers's breakout debut CD “STAGE DOOR JOHNNY" with this podcast series including fascinating insights into his influences and his role in shaping the sound of the Great White Way for the last thirty years. LISTEN HERE “Stage Door Johnny: John Miller Takes on Broadway" is a ...

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News: Festival

Women in Jazz Festival

Women in Jazz Festival

Hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater, the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival marks its 14th thrilling year with three evenings of star-studded performances featuring the world's top female jazz artists. May 14 - 16, 2009 Terrace Theater $38.00 Host for the Concerts - Dee Dee Bridgewater All the 2007 and 2008 ...

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Label: Jazzed Media
Released: 2008
Track listing: Traffic and Weather; We Appreciate Your Patience; Very Unbecoming; I Love New York at Christmas; Home Alone; Hit the Ground Runnin'; Where Are My Keys?; In Flower; Waiting Tables; A Household Name; Making It Up As We Go Along.

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Sleigh Ride

Featuring the music of Janis Siegel
Duration: 4:45

Janis Siegel, a member of the vocal group Manhattan Transfer, sings this holiday favorite.
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A Thousand Beautiful Things

Label: Telarc Records
Released: 2006
Track listing: Hidden Place; The Suitcase Song; I Can

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Article: Album Review

Janis Siegel: A Thousand Beautiful Things

Read "A Thousand Beautiful Things" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins


Janis Siegel is amazing. One of the principal voices behind The Manhattan Transfer from the start, she's also an accomplished solo artist. And the fascinating thing is, you never really know what she's going to do next. Enter A Thousand Beautiful Things. The title may be misleading, because each note counts from the first track to ...


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