Calling it Quits
Nov 9, 2023 08:49:01 #
In my opinion, one of the best ever, Jazz, Pop, Contemporary vocal groups of all time, the Manhattan Transfer, is calling it quits after 50 years. They are currently on their 50-year, farewell tour and will no longer perform live. A polished, professional vocal group that makes any genre' of music sound so much better. Their voices, harmony, professionalism, energy, originality and music has crossed many boundaries of music. In addition, they have combined for 11 Grammy awards, all well deserved.
I have been lucky enough to see them three times in concert and always, always a truly class act and sad I won't be able to see one of their last concerts. AND for those so inclined and like Jazz (Markngolf
) I've attached a YouTube video of their North Sea Jazz Festival as a sampling of their music for your enjoyment. 1987. Cheers all!
https://www.dailynews.com/2022/10/28/manhattan-transfer-discuss-farewell-tour-after-five-decades-of-four-part-harmonies/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WXqK6yuh1Q
I have been lucky enough to see them three times in concert and always, always a truly class act and sad I won't be able to see one of their last concerts. AND for those so inclined and like Jazz (Markngolf
) I've attached a YouTube video of their North Sea Jazz Festival as a sampling of their music for your enjoyment. 1987. Cheers all!https://www.dailynews.com/2022/10/28/manhattan-transfer-discuss-farewell-tour-after-five-decades-of-four-part-harmonies/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WXqK6yuh1Q
Nov 9, 2023 09:11:25 #
Blaster34 wrote:
In my opinion, one of the best ever, Jazz, Pop, Co... (show quote)
Also one of my favorite groups. Thanks for posting.
Mark
Nov 9, 2023 09:32:53 #
markngolf wrote:
Also one of my favorite groups. Thanks for posting.
Mark
Mark
Mine also and just love their music....You're more than welcome, Mark. Cheers!
Nov 9, 2023 10:01:14 #
Dwiggy
Loc: Dunedin, FL
Agree…who doesn’t love their close harmony and well trained voices? Sorry to hear they are ending their 50 year run.
Nov 9, 2023 10:07:22 #
Dwiggy wrote:
Agree…who doesn’t love their close harmony and well trained voices? Sorry to hear they are ending their 50 year run.
Like the article says, as we get older....
Yep, I missed them in Florida, I was out of the country.Nov 9, 2023 10:15:05 #
Couldn’t agree more - they are definitely the gold medal winners in that genre of music.
Nov 9, 2023 10:53:41 #
Sorry to hear that they will be retiring. I heard them sing at Disney World and enjoyed
every moment. I have always enjoyed their music and have a Manhattan Transfer station
on Pandora. Will always be able to listen to that and enjoy their music.
every moment. I have always enjoyed their music and have a Manhattan Transfer station
on Pandora. Will always be able to listen to that and enjoy their music.
Nov 9, 2023 11:00:17 #
raymondh wrote:
Couldn’t agree more - they are definitely the gold medal winners in that genre of music.
Nov 9, 2023 11:02:12 #
Runninglate wrote:
Sorry to hear that they will be retiring. I heard them sing at Disney World and enjoyed
every moment. I have always enjoyed their music and have a Manhattan Transfer station
on Pandora. Will always be able to listen to that and enjoy their music.
every moment. I have always enjoyed their music and have a Manhattan Transfer station
on Pandora. Will always be able to listen to that and enjoy their music.
Always looked like they were having so much fun performing.
Nov 9, 2023 11:12:57 #
Blaster34 wrote:
In my opinion, one of the best ever, Jazz, Pop, Co... (show quote)
I saw them once in the '80s. They were phenomenal.
Nov 9, 2023 11:17:13 #
burkphoto wrote:
I saw them once in the '80s. They were phenomenal.
Nov 9, 2023 11:45:49 #
Blaster34 wrote:
In my opinion, one of the best ever, Jazz, Pop, Co... (show quote)
Also one of my favorite groups. Thanks for posting.
Mark
Nov 9, 2023 12:01:09 #
I'm not trying to "steal your thunder", but a reminder of other sterling close harmony jazz groups, might interest a few:
Lambert Hendrick's & Ross:
https://youtu.be/Ul54NWmwLxs?list=TLPQMDkxMTIwMjPxzMIC2PAK9w
https://youtu.be/alOScICRPP0?list=TLPQMDkxMTIwMjPxzMIC2PAK9w
Four Freshman.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdpR_OOgM0M&list=PLkuSTHxZ7L6RmlHN1xsC8zXt3YF8eO0O5
Hi Lo's: https://youtu.be/CRt8ObbPjKY
Note: Four Freshman & Hi Lo's did not "scat"
Enjoy,
Mark
Lambert Hendrick's & Ross:
https://youtu.be/Ul54NWmwLxs?list=TLPQMDkxMTIwMjPxzMIC2PAK9w
https://youtu.be/alOScICRPP0?list=TLPQMDkxMTIwMjPxzMIC2PAK9w
Four Freshman.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdpR_OOgM0M&list=PLkuSTHxZ7L6RmlHN1xsC8zXt3YF8eO0O5
Hi Lo's: https://youtu.be/CRt8ObbPjKY
Note: Four Freshman & Hi Lo's did not "scat"
Enjoy,
Mark
Nov 9, 2023 16:10:59 #
markngolf wrote:
I'm not trying to "steal your thunder", ... (show quote)
Thanks, Mark....Lambert, Hendrick & Ross were a big influence in the Manhattan Transfer...
Nov 9, 2023 16:24:32 #
Blaster34 wrote:
Thanks, Mark....Lambert, Hendrick & Ross were a big influence in the Manhattan Transfer...
My pleasure!! I was fortunate to see LH&R at Birdland twice and a few concerts. I still have their original album on vinyl (in a box somewhere
). I preferred Annie Ross to Bevan. They are all Amazing groups!! I don't know of anyone on the current music scene who can compare. Mark
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