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Manhattan Transfer: Swing

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This 1997 release is sure to please all Manhattan Transfer fans. The foot-stomping close harmony jazz performances lie in the sweet spot of what these talented performers do best. Five ofthe tunes feature vocalese lyrics (words set to transcribed instrumental improvisations) by Jon Hendricks: "Stomp of King Porter," "Sing Moten's Swing," "DownSouth Camp Meetin'" and more. Other highlights include a harmonic rendition of Ella Fitzgerald's "A-Tisket, A-Tasket," and "Clouds," which features a vocal arrangement by Gene Puerling, lyrics by Hendricks and a violin solo by Stephane Grappelli. No a cappella, but lots of great close vocal harmony. (44:49 1997)

Manhattan Transfer: Swing
Song List
Stomp of King Porter
Sing A Study In Brown
Sing Moten's Swing
A-Tisket, A-Tasket
I Know Why (And So Do You)
Sing You Sinners
Java Jive
Down South Camp Meetin'
Topsy
Clouds (adapted from "Nuages")
Skyliner
It's Good Enough To Keep (Air Mail Special)
Choo Choo Ch' Boogie (Live At The Ryman Auditorium)

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