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The Best of The Manhattan Transfer

The Manhattan Transfer · 1981

46 min · 13 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel

A harmonious blend of jazz, pop, and a cappella vocals that celebrates classic American music traditions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful sing-alongs with friends
  • nostalgic vibes for gatherings
  • short bursts of joy
  • dynamic shifts in energy
  • for upbeat afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep, introspective listening
  • prefer longer immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'The Best of The Manhattan Transfer' compiles the group's most successful tracks up to that point, following their breakthrough album 'Extensions' from 1979. By this time, The Manhattan Transfer had established themselves as a prominent act in the jazz and vocal harmony scene, known for their eclectic style and impressive vocal arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tuxedo Junction 3:07
  • 2 Boy From New York City 3:40
  • 3 Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone 3:56
  • 4 Body and Soul 4:27
  • 5 Candy 3:27
  • 6 Four Brothers 3:49
  • 7 Birdland 5:59
  • 8 Gloria 2:58
  • 9 Trickle Trickle 2:21
  • 10 Operator 3:12
  • 11 Java Jive 2:46
  • 12 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 3:47
  • 13 Chanson d'amour 2:55

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata