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The Manhattan Transfer
2022 NEW STANDARD Award
Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the world’s greatest and most innovative vocal bands. Winners of ten Grammy Awards, with millions of records sold worldwide, this amazing quartet is building upon the extraordinary legacy created by founder Tim Hauser who organized the four-part harmony group along with Janis Siegel (alto), Alan Paul (tenor), and Laurel Masse (soprano) on October 1, 1972. Cheryl Bentyne (soprano) replaced Masse in 1979, and Trist Curless (bass) replaced Tim Hauser following his passing on October 16, 2014.
"It's astounding to me that the group has been able to create and share our musical harmony for five decades. It is truly a blessing."
— Alan Paul
Learn more about The Manhattan Transfer at www.ManhattanTransfer.net
"What The Manhattan Transfer has achieved is next to near impossible."
— Michael Feinstein
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