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New York, United States (1969 – 1971, 1972 – present)
The Manhattan Transfer is the name of two incarnations of an American vocal group, with Tim Hauser being the only link between the two groups. The group’s name comes from John Dos Passos’ 1925 novel Manhattan Transfer and reflects their New York origins.
The first group, established in New York City in 1969, disbanded after producing a single album, Jukin’ (1971). This article focuses on the second line-up which was set up in 1972 and is still together. It is famous for mixing jazz, big band, and popular music styles.
It’s been over thirty-five years since Tim Hauser, a former Madison Avenue marketing executive, paid his bills by driving a New York City cab while aspiring to form a harmony vocal quartet sui generis that could authentically embrace varied musical styles, and still create something wholly unique in the field of American popular song.
Hauser had been in doo-wop groups, folk groups, and even in a short-lived quintet named The Manhattan Transfer, but as the sounds of jazz, R&B, pop, rock ‘n’ roll, salsa and swing poured out of brownstones, Hauser now dreamt of four-part harmonies without limits.
On a spring evening in 1972, one of Hauser’s taxi fares was an aspiring young singer named Laurel Massé, who was familiar with the only album, Jukin’, by Hauser’s earlier Manhattan Transfer combo, and had seen them perform once. Realizing they shared the same musical vision, they agreed to meet again.
The first group, established in New York City in 1969, disbanded after producing a single album, Jukin’ (1971). This article focuses on the second line-up which was set up in 1972 and is still together. It is famous for mixing jazz, big band, and popular music styles.
It’s been over thirty-five years since Tim Hauser, a former Madison Avenue marketing executive, paid his bills by driving a New York City cab while aspiring to form a harmony vocal quartet sui generis that could authentically embrace varied musical styles, and still create something wholly unique in the field of American popular song.
Hauser had been in doo-wop groups, folk groups, and even in a short-lived quintet named The Manhattan Transfer, but as the sounds of jazz, R&B, pop, rock ‘n’ roll, salsa and swing poured out of brownstones, Hauser now dreamt of four-part harmonies without limits.
On a spring evening in 1972, one of Hauser’s taxi fares was an aspiring young singer named Laurel Massé, who was familiar with the only album, Jukin’, by Hauser’s earlier Manhattan Transfer combo, and had seen them perform once. Realizing they shared the same musical vision, they agreed to meet again.
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The Christmas Album
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The Offbeat of Avenues
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Vocalese
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Shoutbox
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Goveg22 wrote:
Insanely good Holiday tunes!
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luckystoned wrote:
love to jazzzzzzz
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katakomba555 wrote:
www.jackyjazz.blogspot.com JAZZ RAR FREE....
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GigiNYC wrote:
Have been a devoted fan for over twenty years (and counting) ever since the release of Vocalese. Thank you Alan, Cheryl, Janis, and Tim!!!!!
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bachterman wrote:
the manhattan transfer is about vocals, but janis siegel is all about cleavage. :)
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CoconutWarrior wrote:
I'm finally starting to listen to they're other songs besides "Operator" haha, love it!!
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TruthAndOnly wrote:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=manhattan+transfer
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mbirxeotn wrote:
If you like musicals and large smiles you'll love The Manhattan Transfer
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seulhomme wrote:
they put on a DAMN good show...Tulsa, Ok., 1984(?)
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kaminari_tsu wrote:
The Manhattan Transfer is love ^^
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meandlastfm wrote:
Lovely *
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demonium wrote:
Alongside "The Singers Unlimited" and "Take 6" they are the best a capella/ vocal prowess group by far. "Smile again", " A Nightinghale Sang in Barkley Square" and "Clouds" are standards.
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Leonstan wrote:
Great artists. " Chanson d'amour " is an international tresaure.
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BloodyCape88 wrote:
Wow. The Manhattan Transfer brings back so many memories! My mom owned a few of their albums and would play them for me when I was little. Good stuff!
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Obliv_owns wrote:
I'm glad I'm not the only young fan on here.
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Mereillejames wrote:
God I love them :] Mystery is just genius imho.
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marcosvenicio wrote:
The Manhattan Transfer é o cara !!!
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legu-minosa wrote:
OMG, Manhattan Transfer is so amazing!
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slicchic wrote:
Sing Joy Spring is my favorite song of all time! I'm going to go with the crowd here, Vocalese is probably their best, second is Brasil.
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Jonno123 wrote:
Another night in Tunisia = <3
Events
- Feb 17 Manhattan Transfer Wilbur Theatre, Boston, United States
- Feb 18 Manhattan Transfer Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre, Blackwood, United States
News
TMT in Thousand Oaks, CA on 10/15/10
15 Oct 2010 | from blog.manhattantransfer.net/tour-dates/
TMT: TMT Tour: U.S. Date: Friday, October 15th 2010 Time: 8:00pm City: Thousand Oaks, CA Venue: Fred Kavli Theatre Address: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Venue phone: 805-449-2787 …
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TMT in North Bethesda, MD on 06/04/10
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TMT in North Bethesda, MD on 06/03/10
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TMT in Minneapolis, MN on 05/30/10
30 May 2010 | from blog.manhattantransfer.net/tour-dates/
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