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Photos: Franco Ambrosetti's VOICES Album Released on Enja
by Rachel Stone - Oct 22, 2026

Swiss jazz trumpeter Franco Ambrosetti releases VOICES, featuring a five-voice choir fronted by Janis Siegel alongside arrangements by Alan Broadbent. The album explores bossas and ballads with contributions from guitarist John Scofield.

BWW Q&A: Janis Siegel on New Album THE ART OF VOCALESE
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 19, 2026

Janis Siegel, nine-time multi Grammy-winning vocalist, arranger, and founding member of The Manhattan Transfer, presents The Art of Vocalese, her first solo project since the legendary group's farewell. She appears in NYC on 11/4

Eisemann Center Presents The Manhattan Transfer On Their 50th Anniversary And Final Tour October 26
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2023

Eisemann Center Presents continues the 2023-2024 Season the return of THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER on their 50th Anniversary Final Tour Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 pm in the Hill Performance Hall.

Eisemann Center Reveals Their 2023-2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

The Eisemann Center and the City of Richardson announced the 2023-2024 Season of Eisemann Center Presents (ECP) at a City Council meeting Mon, May 8, 2023.

The Lennon Sisters, The Manhattan Transfer & Straight No Chaser Named To Great American Songbook Hall Of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022

Celebrating the legacy of vocal harmony in popular music, the Great American Songbook Foundation has selected three acclaimed vocal groups as its 2022 Songbook Hall of Fame inductees. The Lennon Sisters, The Manhattan Transfer and Straight No Chaser will be honored throughout the coming year.

Lewis Family Playhouse Announces 15th Season After Being Dark For Two Years
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

After being dark for over 2 years, Lewis Family Playhouse is excited to welcome you back to the theater for our 15th Season! We look forward to continuing our mission to engage, enrich and entertain our community through the performing arts.

The Manhattan Transfer Announces New Album & Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2022

The 10-track set includes GRAMMY® Award winners Jorge Callandreli and Vince Mendoza, as well as vocal arrangers including Amanda Taylor of säje, to revisit their biggest hits from throughout the decades, including new arrangements of “Chanson D’Amour,” “Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone” and “The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul.” Plus, tour dates!

Amazing Vocalese And Astounding Harmony! The MANHATTAN TRANSFER Will Raise The Roof At The McCallum
by David Green - Feb 26, 2020

Known for amazing harmony and versatility, incorporating pop, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, swing, symphonic and a cappella music, The Manhattan Transfer will perform at the McCallum Theatre at 8:00pm, Saturday, March 21. The show is made possible through the generosity of Harold Matzner. The Manhattan Transfer has become a cornerstone of contemporary music. Originally launched by Tim Hauser in 1969, the group consisted of Hauser, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel and Laurel Masse in 1972. Cheryl Bentyne joined the group in 1979 after Laurel Masse left following a car accidenta?"and that lineup would perform together for some 35 years.

February Shows Announced At City Winery
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2020

The February lineup of acts performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) has been announced. See full details below!

The Manhattan Transfer Comes To Kean Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2018

Going strong after more than 45 years, Grammy Award winner The Manhattan Transfer, with tenor vocals from Kean University alumnus Alan Paul '71, will captivate Kean Stage audiences with their distinctive four-part harmonies at Enlow Recital Hall at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 30.

VOICEJAM Comes to Walton Arts Center This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2018

Walton Arts Center is the place for all things a cappella during the annual VoiceJam Festival April 5-7, 2018. VoiceJam gives fans the opportunity to compete, learn about a cappella or just listen.

Soul Singer-Songwriter-Actor Phillip Brandon Opens For Grammy Award Winning The Manhattan Transfer
by Julie Musbach - Mar 2, 2018

Billboard Chart Topping Soul Singer-Songwriter-Actor and Los Angeles Native Phillip Brandon to open for 10-time Grammy(R) Award Winning THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, March 9 at 8 p.m. Celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2017, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the worlds greatest and most innovative vocal groups.

Manhattan Transfer's Erin Dickins To Release 'Vignettes' with Performance at Vitellos, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017

The Manhattan Transfer is a jazz vocal group founded in 1969 that dominated music charts for years over many different genres including a capella, vocalese, swing, standards, Brazilian jazz, rhythm and blues, and pop music.

June Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2017

June is swinging at Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, kicking off with the Squirrel Nut Zippers, George Kuo, Henry Kapono, Keller Williams, Livingston Taylor, Capleton & The Prophecy Band and multi GRAMMY Award-winners Manhattan Transfer, back by popular demand.

The Manhattan Transfer to Celebrate 45th Anniversary in 2017 at Paramount Hudson Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017

Celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2017, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the world's greatest and most innovative vocal groups. Winners of ten Grammy Awards, with millions of records sold worldwide, this amazing quartet is building upon the extraordinary legacy created by founder Tim Hauser who organized the four-part harmony  group on October 1, 1972 in New York City.

Take 6 and The Manhattan Transfer to Play Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2016

The Ridgefield Playhouse and Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Series presents a night with vocal group icons Take 6 and The Manhattan Transfer today, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Take 6 and The Manhattan Transfer to Play Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2016

The Ridgefield Playhouse and Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Series presents a night with vocal group icons Take 6 and The Manhattan Transfer on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.

The Manhattan Transfer to Perform at Blue Note Hawaii, 8/30-9/4
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2016

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces legendary vocal quartet The Manhattan Transfer in a series of shows in late summer.

The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 Set for MPAC, 4/8
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2016

The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 -- two of the most acclaimed, award-winning vocal groups in pop music -- create an unforgettable concert event at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 8 PM. Tickets are $39 - $89.

Photo Coverage: The Manhattan Transfer Performs at Lynn University's Live at Lynn
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 1, 2016

The Manhattan Transfer performed at Jan McArts Live at Lynn Series in Boca Raton last night and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below. The legendary vocal group founded by Tim Hauser in 1969 has won 10 Grammy Awards and 20 nominations.  The audiences at the groups two sold out concerts were treated to many famous arrangements from the groups storied song book. Among others the Boca audience heard, Candy, Operator, Birdland, (for which Janis Siegel won a Grammy Award for best arrangement), and Route 66.  Alan Paul, Janis Siegel, Cheryl Bentyne, and Trist Curless also displayed their vocal expertise in some great solos.