Swing
The Manhattan Transfer · 1997
44 min · 13 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel
A vibrant blend of jazz, swing, and a cappella harmonies that celebrates classic American music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- playful energy for dancing
- nostalgic vibes with friends
- steady rhythm for background enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, introspective pieces
- seek heavy, complex soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Swing' was released in 1997, The Manhattan Transfer was well-established as a leading vocal group, having formed in 1969. This album marked their return to the swing genre after previous explorations into pop and R&B, following their Grammy-winning projects from the late '80s and early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stomp of King Porter 3:12
- 2 Sing a Study in Brown 2:51
- 3 Sing Moten’s Swing 3:36
- 4 A-Tisket, A-Tasket 2:57
- 5 I Know Why (And So Do You) 3:34
- 6 Sing You Sinners 2:45
- 7 Java Jive 2:51
- 8 Down South Camp Meetin’ 3:15
- 9 Topsy 3:14
- 10 Clouds 7:12
- 11 Skyliner 3:11
- 12 It’s Good Enough to Keep 3:11
- 13 Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie 3:00
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