While a previous version of the group had recorded in 1971, this 1975 release featured the "classic" lineup that would define their early success: : Founder and baritone. Janis Siegel : Alto. Alan Paul : Tenor. Laurel Massé : Soprano.
The group had spent three years honing their act in New York City cabarets like Reno Sweeney before being signed. Their goal was not mere nostalgia, but to explore the roots of American music—swing, jazz, and R&B—through sophisticated, intricate vocal arrangements. Track Listing The Manhattan Transfer – The Manhattan Transfer...
The album is a mix of vocalese (putting lyrics to instrumental jazz solos) and covers of classic standards: While a previous version of the group had