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1	All for You (1996) more music like this by Diana Krall Pianist/vocalist Diana Krall pays tribute to the Nat King Cole Trio on her Impulse! set. In general, the medium and up-tempo tunes work best, particularly such hot ditties as "I'm an Errand Girl for Rhythm," "Frim Fram Sauce," and "Hit That Jive Jack." Krall does not attempt to directly copy Cole much (either pianistically or vocally), although ... see all copies from $7.66! new only from $7.66!
2	Vocalese (1985) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer Many of the Manhattan Transfer's recordings up to the point of Vocalese showed off their diversity and covered a wide variety of music, including jazz. This set was quite a bit different, for it is dedicated to the vocalese of the great Jon Hendricks. The Manhattan Transfer (singers Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Alan Paul and Janis Siegel) perform a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.20!
3	Swing (1997) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer On this continually interesting CD, the Manhattan Transfer revisits tunes from the swing era, in some cases re-creating (through vocalese) specific recordings. Benny Goodman's 1935 version of "King Porter Stomp," Bennie Moten's 1932 recording of "Moten's Swing," Glenn Miller's "I Know Why," Charlie Barnet's "Skyliner," and Fletcher Henderson's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.39!
4	The Very Best of the Manhatan Transfer (1994) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer This eclectic collection of songs encompasses jazz, bebop, swing, doo wop, rock & roll, and gospel; all are trimmed in an attractive pop texture. These 16 compositions are taken from the vocal quartet's albums, which span 12 years (1975-1987). Each selection is inviting, as all four song stylists display their individual vocal skills and admirable ... see all copies from $2.39! new only from $10.76!
5	The Manhattan Transfer (1975) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer The Manhattan Transfer first came to the general public's attention as a retro act, a nostalgic throwback in a era consumed with nostalgia -- the early/mid-'70s -- and their debut Atlantic album, as well as their 1975 summer replacement TV series, catered unashamedly to that market. As a result, this record seemed old when it came out, and it ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $9.20!
6	Mecca for Moderns (1981) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer After the deserved artistic, critical and popular success of Extensions, the Manhattan Transfer went back to ace producer Jay Graydon for Mecca for Moderns, which almost matches its predecessor in its contemporary energy while drawing selectively from the past. Outstanding is the handclapping treatment of the 1965 rock tune "The Boy from New York ... see all copies from $6.80! new only from $10.20!
7	The Christmas Album (1992) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer For their set of Christmas related material, the Manhattan Transfer welcome such guests as trumpeter Jack Sheldon (on "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"), Tony Bennett ("The Christmas Song"), trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb. With arrangements provided for the backing orchestra by Johnny Mandel on a few ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
8	The Best of the Manhattan Transfer (1975) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer A recent compilation of the group's hits. Ron Wynn, All Music Guide see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.59!
9	Brasil (1987) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer Tim Hauser likes to say that the Manhattan Transfer gets bored easily; hence the exploratory bent that has made them the most interesting vocal group in jazz (and maybe pop, too). Taking advantage of the then-cresting second Brazilian wave in North America while still going their own way musically, Brasil is the Transfer's most daring and perhaps ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.39!
10	Extensions (1979) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer This audiophile CD reissue brings back one of the Manhattan Transfer's more popular sets. Their hit version of "Birdland" opens the program, and among the other tunes are "Twilight Tone" and "Trickle Trickle." From the jazz standpoint, the most significant numbers are the catchy "Birdland," "Wacky Dust," Spyro Gyra's "Shaker Song" and "Body and ... see all copies from $3.08! new only from $9.55!
11 view cover	Coming Out (1976) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer Manhattan Transfer's second Atlantic recording, Coming Out, showcases the talented singers (Tim Hauser, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel, and Laurel Masse) on a strictly pop affair. The only hints of jazz pop up in Siegel's ballad "Scotch and Soda" and a funky version of "Poinciana," on which Michael Brecker has a cameo on soprano. There is a good amount ... see all copies from $6.80! new only from $9.20!
12 view cover	Bodies and Souls (1983) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer '83 release that saw Manhattan Transfer at their popular peak, doing some jazz-influenced harmonizing, but more mood music and light pop. They sing with energy and style here, but had moved away from the strict jazz formalism of their early material. Ron Wynn, All Music Guide see all copies from $8.00! new only from $12.03!
13 view cover	Tonin' (1995) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer The idea on Tonin' was to turn the Manhattan Transfer loose on a baker's dozen of good old 1960s pop and R&B hits in league either with the original artists or prominent guests from that period and beyond. And yes, it's a stellar list, guaranteed to stir warm and fuzzy memories, and the tunes echo the old lament of an earlier age, "They don't ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.55!
14 view cover	Boy from New York City & Other Hits (1997) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer Boy from New York City & Other Hits is a budget-priced collection that features ten original recordings from the popular, kitschy East Coast vocal group Manhattan Transfer. For most listeners, the compilation's namesake will be the only familiar hit, but "Tuxedo Junction," the old Mills Brothers standard "Java Jive" and the ultra-weird "Twilight ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $5.25!
15 view cover	Bop Doo-Wopp (1983) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer This album, released as a stopgap between major projects, is really an anthology of various studio scraps and live remote pickups, no doubt carefully curated and selected by that indefatigable collector, Tim Hauser. The rhythm track for "My Cat Fell In the Well" dates back to 1976's Coming Out sessions (the vocals are from 1984); everything else ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $9.20!
16 view cover	King Pleasure Sings/Annie Ross Sings (1952) more music like this by King Pleasure with Annie Ross The brief life span of classic jazz vocalese singing found its first inspiration in these King Pleasure sides. Pleasure vocalized many bebop solos by the likes of James Moody, Charlie Parker, and Lester Young, often adding his own hip and witty lyrics to the mix. Initially issued on his debut, Moody's Mood for Love, the first eight sides here ... see all copies from $8.81! new only from $10.29!
17 view cover	Vibrate (2004) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer With a title like Vibrate, it would seem that the Manhattan Transfer had filled their first studio disc in four years with jazzy and exciting vocal workouts intended to shake the speakers. But the title is a bit misleading as Vibrate is one of their most subdued and elegant recordings, and one that harks back to the days of Mecca for Moderns where ... see all copies from $7.56! new only from $7.56!
18 view cover	Sing, Sing, Sing (2000) more music like this by New York Voices You have to admire New York Voices' diversity -- this is a jazz vocal group that has embraced everything from modal post-bop and Brazilian jazz to Stevie Wonder pearls. And how many artists have devoted an entire album to jazz interpretations of Paul Simon tunes? Not everything the Voices have recorded is great, but more often than not, their ... see all copies from $8.50! new only from $15.83!
19 view cover	Nightmoves (2007) more music like this by Kurt Elling When Kurt Elling issued Man in the Air on the Blue Note label in 2003, it showcased his expansive, dream-weaving stage persona, though the album was recorded in the studio. Nightmoves arrives at a time when Elling has left Blue Note for the hopefully greener pastures of the Concord kingdom, and has been both directing and hosting festivals while ... see all copies from $11.00! new only from $16.20!
20 view cover	Moody's Mood for Love [Blue Note] (1955) more music like this by King Pleasure The bulk of this CD reissue contains King Pleasure's final recording session, a 1962 set with unidentified personnel (other than tenor saxophonist Seldon Powell). A few remakes ("I'm in the Mood for Love" and "Don't Get Started") are joined by originals, a couple of straightforward tunes, and some newer vocalese arrangements. In addition, this CD ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $10.79!
21 view cover	Freddie Freeloader (1990) more music like this by Jon Hendricks & Friends This CD would be highly recommended if only for Jon Hendricks' brilliant vocalese version of "Freddie Freeloader," which has Bobby McFerrin singing pianist Wynton Kelly's part, Al Jarreau as Miles Davis, George Benson as Cannonball Adderley, and Hendricks re-creating John Coltrane. However, all 13 selections on this very memorable set have their ... see all copies from $5.27! new only from $7.84!
22 view cover	Spirit of St. Louis (2000) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer You always look for new things from the Manhattan Transfer, and after a couple of releases that weren't too innovative, followed by a three-year gap, suddenly they come out with a really peculiar-sounding, refreshingly weird observance of the Louis Armstrong centennial. It sounds as if they had spent those three years racking their brains trying ... see all copies from $3.75! new only from $3.75!
23 view cover	Live at Jazz Standard (2006) more music like this by Nancy King It's no wonder that Fred Hersch had the confidence to tape his initial meeting with Nancy King. King is one of the best jazz vocalists of her generation, though she is unjustly not as widely recognized as a number of major-label artists who don't begin to compare with her. King and Hersch put together a wide-ranging program at the Jazz Standard, ... see all copies from $8.95! new only from $15.70!
24 view cover	The Offbeat of Avenues (1991) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.95!
25 view cover	The Manhattan Transfer Meets Tubby the Tuba (1994) more music like this by The Manhattan Transfer The Grammy-winning Manhattan Transfer presents an incomparable vocal and orchestral performance which raises the benchmark in children's music and entertainment. They tell the story of Tubby the Tuba, who of all the brass instruments in the orchestra plays the lowest notes. He thinks other brass have more interesting music to play. Tubby just ... see all copies from $15.04! new only from $15.04!

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