Released 20 years ago
The Symphony Sessions
The Manhattan Transfer · 2006
56 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel
A rich tapestry of vocal harmonies intertwines with orchestral arrangements, showcasing timeless jazz standards reimagined.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- rich vocal harmonies throughout
- for evening relaxation
- orchestral arrangements enhance experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Symphony Sessions' was released in 2006, The Manhattan Transfer had already established themselves as a prominent force in jazz and vocal music since their formation in 1972. This album marked a significant return to their roots, celebrating classic songs while embracing orchestral elements after over three decades of evolution in their sound and lineup.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Route 66 3:31
- 2 Candy 3:20
- 3 Embraceable You 4:15
- 4 That’s the Way It Goes 2:41
- 5 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 5:26
- 6 Because You Are All Heart (Movement 2: A Portrait of Ella) 5:01
- 7 To You 3:44
- 8 Vibrate 4:30
- 9 Clouds (Nuages) 6:47
- 10 The Quietude 6:55
- 11 The Offbeat of Avenues 4:25
- 12 Birdland 6:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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