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The Manhattan Transfer

Jazz band from New York City · formed 1969

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The Manhattan Transfer photo
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Shows on record
26
Rooms played
25
Cities
24
Releases
32
Last show
Nov 9, 2019Goldstein Theatre, Kupferberg Arts Center

About

The Manhattan Transfer is a band from New York City, formed in 1969, tagged a cappella, jazz, jazz fusion by its sources. Shows on record run from 2013 to 2019, across 25 rooms in 24 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

26 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20131 show
  2. 20142 shows
  3. 20153 shows
  4. 201613 shows
  5. 20172 shows
  6. 20181 show
  7. 20194 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Nov 9, 2019Goldstein Theatre, Kupferberg Arts Center · FlushingHeadlinerwith Take 6
Jul 13, 2019The Rose · PasadenaHeadlinerwith Take 6
Apr 10, 2019Wharton Center for the Performing Arts · East LansingHeadlinerwith Take 6
Mar 30, 2019Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts · Kansas CityHeadlinerwith Take 6
Oct 31, 2018Gessnerallee Zürich Halle · ZürichSupportwith Maceo Parker, Lisa Simone, Incognito, +9
Feb 14, 2017Centennial Hall, University of Arizona · TucsonHeadlinerwith Take 6
Feb 9, 2017The Soraya · NorthridgeHeadlinerwith Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6
Nov 5, 2016Hoyt Sherman Place · Des MoinesHeadlinerwith Take 6
Oct 26, 2016Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall · MilwaukeeHeadlinerwith Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6
Oct 16, 2016Scottish Rite Auditorium · CollingswoodHeadlinerwith Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6
Oct 15, 2016Maryland Hall · AnnapolisHeadlinerwith Take 6
Oct 14, 2016Music Center at Strathmore · North BethesdaHeadlinerwith Take 6
Oct 13, 2016Bergen Performing Arts Center · EnglewoodHeadlinerwith Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6
Oct 7, 2016Blue Ocean Music Hall · SalisburyHeadlinerwith Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6
Oct 1, 2016Gracie Theatre · BangorHeadlinerwith Take 6
Apr 10, 2016Theatre at Westbury · WestburySupportwith Take 6
Apr 8, 2016Mayo Performing Arts Center · MorristownHeadlinerwith Take 6
Apr 6, 2016Count Basie Center for the Arts · Red BankHeadlinerwith Take 6
Apr 1, 2016Berks Jazz Fest · ReadingSupportwith Gerald Veasley, Robben Ford, Take 6, +1
Feb 14, 2016Chandler Center for the Arts · ChandlerHeadlinerwith Take 6
Nov 11, 2015Concert Hall, New York Society for Ethical Culture · ManhattanSupportwith Judy Collins, Vincent Pastore, Little Anthony, +7
Jun 11, 2015Town Hall · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Take 6
May 16, 2015Keswick Theatre · GlensideHeadlinerwith Take 6, Summit
Jul 26, 2014Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery · WoodinvilleSupportwith Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Spyro Gyra
May 15, 2014Aladdin Theater · PortlandHeadlinerwith Cascade
May 16, 2013Aladdin Theater · PortlandHeadlinerwith Cascade

Where they play

25 rooms in 24 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Manhattan2 shows
  • Portland2 shows
  • Annapolis1 show
  • Bangor1 show
  • Chandler1 show

and 19 other cities

Releases

32 releases, 1975–2022

  • Fifty

    2022 · Album

  • The Junction

    2018 · Album

  • The Summit (Live On Soundstage)

    2018

  • Sometimes I Do

    2018

  • Coming Out & Pastiche

    2011 · Album

  • Coming Out / Pastiche

    2011

  • Live & Extensions

    2011

  • Chanson D'Amour (The Very Best Of The Manhattan Transfer)

    2011

  • The Chick Corea Songbook

    2009 · Album

  • Original Album Series

    2009

  • 35th Anniversary: Great American Songbook

    2008

  • The Symphony Sessions

    2006 · Album

  • An A Cappella Christmas

    2004 · Album

  • Vibrate

    2004 · Album

  • Got Swing!

    2003 · Album

  • The Spirit of St. Louis

    2000 · Album

  • Swing

    1997 · Album

  • Tonin’

    1995 · Album

  • The Manhattan Transfer Meets Tubby the Tuba

    1994 · Album

  • Four Brothers

    1993 · Album

  • The Christmas Album

    1992 · Album

  • The Offbeat of Avenues

    1991 · Album

  • The Best of the Manhattan Transfer

    1988 · Compilation

  • Brasil

    1987 · Album

  • Vocalese

    1985 · Album

  • Bodies and Souls

    1983 · Album

  • Mecca for Moderns

    1981 · Album

  • The Best of The Manhattan Transfer

    1981 · Compilation

  • Extensions

    1979 · Album

  • Pastiche

    1978 · Album

  • Coming Out

    1976 · Album

  • The Manhattan Transfer

    1975 · Album

Lineup

  • Alan Paul
  • Janis Siegel
  • Cheryl Bentyne
  • Trist Ethan Curless

Former

  • Laurel Massé
  • Tim Hauser

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 10 plays, 2018-05-20–2025-11-06 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (DJ Michele Myers) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Sunday Soul' (Supreme La Rock) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

The Manhattan Transfer — The Soraya, 2017-02-09
Poster · The Soraya, 2017-02-09 — Songkick
The Manhattan Transfer — Berks Jazz Fest, 2016-04-01
Poster · Berks Jazz Fest, 2016-04-01 — Songkick
The Manhattan Transfer — Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, 2014-07-26
Poster · Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, 2014-07-26 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
SourceUsed for
MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
The Manhattan Transfer on Last.fmArtist facts
The Manhattan Transfer on DiscogsArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.