The Manhattan Transfer

Swing

The Manhattan Transfer - Swing

01/01/1997 | Atlantic / Wea 

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All Music Guide Review

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 exciting arrangement of "Down South Camp Meetin'" are among the many highlights. The vocals are superb (particularly Janis Siegel and Cheryl Bentyne), although one wishes that the individual members had more of a chance to improvise within the style. The backup groups are different than one would expect, including the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, violinist Mark O'Connor (Stéphane Grappelli makes a special appearance on "Clouds"), and steel guitarist Buddy Emmons. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Credits of Swing

  • Jack White
  • Associate Producer, Production Coordination
  • Jen Santana
  • Associate Producer, Production Coordination

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