The evolution of jazz vocals, pursuing the ultimate in choral expression.
With its intricate harmonies and innovative arrangements, this masterpiece pioneered new frontiers in vocal music.
Manhattan Transfer's vocals, treated almost like instruments, create an astonishing effect. From their signature track "Birdland" to the entire album, their exceptional sense of style, which is technical yet never loses its pop appeal, permeates every track.
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A:
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1)
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Birdland
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2)
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Wacky Dust
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3)
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Nothin' You Can Do About It
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4)
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Coo Coo U
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5)
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Body And Soul
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B:
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1)
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Twilight Zone
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Twilight Tone
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3)
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Trickle Trickle
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4)
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Shaker Song
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5)
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Foreign Affair
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Other [Hair] - Pascal
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Other [Costume Design] - Jean Paul Gaultier
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Congas - Paulinho Da Costa (B2)
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Percussion - Paulinho Da Costa (B3)
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Arranged By - The Manhattan Transfer (B2)
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Arranged By - David Foster (A3)
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Piano - David Foster (A3)
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Synthesizer - David Foster (A3)
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Synthesizer [String Synthesizers] - David Foster (B3)
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arranged By] - Michael Omartian (A1)
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Piano - Michael Omartian (A1, B2)
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Arranged By - Jay Graydon (A3, B1b, B2)
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Arranged By [Vocal Arranged By] - Jay Graydon (A2)
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Engineer [Overdubs & Mixing] - Jay Graydon
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Guitar - Jay Graydon (A3, B1b, B2)
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Guitar [Gut String Guitar] - Jay Graydon (B3)
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Guitar [Muted Guitars] - Jay Graydon (B1b)
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Producer - Jay Graydon
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Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] - Jay Graydon (B3)
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Synthesizer - Jay Graydon (A3)
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Vocals [Additional Vocals] - Jay Graydon (B1b)
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Conductor - Clair Fischer
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Arranged By - Tim Hauser (A4)
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Arranged By [Vocal Arranged By] - Tim Hauser (B3)
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Band - Tim Hauser
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Synthesizer - Ian Underwood (A3)
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Electric Guitar - Dean Parks (B3)
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Guitar - Dean Parks (B2)
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Arranged By - Greg Mathieson (A4, B3)
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arranged By] - Greg Mathieson (A2)
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Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] - Greg Mathieson (B3)
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Piano - Greg Mathieson (A2)
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Piano [Acoustic Piano] - Greg Mathieson (B3)
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Synthesizer - Greg Mathieson (A2, A3)
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Bass - Andy Muson (B3)
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Rhythm Guitar - Steve Lukeather
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Programmed By [Synthesizer Programmer] - Michael Boddicker (A2)
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Synthesizer - Michael Boddicker (A1, A4, B1b)
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Vocoder - Michael Boddicker (A4)
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Bass - Abraham Laboriel (B2)
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Piano - Bill Mays (A5)
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Mastered By - Bernie Grundman
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Bass - Chuck Domanico (A5)
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Alto Saxophone - Richie Cole (A1, B3)
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Piccolo Flute - Don Roberts (B1b)
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Tenor Saxophone - Don Roberts (B2)
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Bongos - Jeff Porcaro (B1b)
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Drums - Jeff Porcaro (A1, B1b)
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Percussion [Anvil] - Jeff Porcaro (B1b)
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Bass - David Hungate (A1 to A3, B1b)
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Arranged By - Gene Puerling (B4)
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Drums - Ralph Humphrey (A1 to A3, A5, B2)
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Piano - Jai Winding (B1b)
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Drums - Alex Acuna
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Band - Cheryl Bentyne
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Arranged By - Alan Paul (B1b)
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Band - Alan Paul
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Photography By [Back Cover Photography] - Matthew Ralston
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Arranged By [Vocal Arranged By] - Janis Siegel (A1, A2, B3)
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Band - Janis Siegel
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Recorded By - Joseph Bogan
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Recorded By - Bill Thomas
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Contractor [Musical Contractor] - Frank De Caro
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Arranged By - Phil Mattson (A5)
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Rhythm Guitar - Jimmy Wyble (A2)
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Design, Art Direction - Taki Ono
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Illustration [Front Cover Illustration] - Pater Sato
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Other [Make-up] - Koelle