1. Spice Of Life 3:40
2. This Independence 5:01
3. Mystery 5:00
4. American Pop 3:34
5. Soldier Of Fortune 4:21
6. Code Of Ethics 5:06
7. Malaise En Malaisie 3:58
8. Down South Camp Meetin' 3:00
9. Why Not ! (Manhattan Carnival) 2:33
10. Goodbye Love 3:04
11. The Night That Monk Returned To Heaven 3:23

Vocals – Alan Paul, Cheryl Bentyne, Janis Siegel, Tim Hauser

Bass – Neil Stubenhaus, Alex Blake
Drums – John Robinson, Jeff Porcaro, Art Rodriguez, Carlos Vega
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer, Bass, Keyboards, Saxophone - Larry Williams 
Guitar – David Williams, Kevin Clark, Wayne Johnson
Harmonica, Soloist – Stevie Wonder
Horns – Bill Reichenbach, Ernie Watts, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Larry Williams, Rod Temperton
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Synthesizer, Programmed By – Casey Young, Pete Robinson, Michael Boddicker
Vocals [Special Guest Appearance] – Frankie Valli
Koto – June Kiramoto
Vocals [God's Voice, Giggles] – Erin Clark
Wind Chimes – Kevin Clark
Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci

Bodies And Souls, released in September 1983, was the first Manhattan Tranfer album to have an impact on the Rhythm & Blues charts. In the fall of 1983, “Spice of Life” climbed to #32 on Billboard’s R&B chart, while hitting #40 on the Pop chart. The song was writen by Rod Temperton & Derek Bramble and features a harmonica solo by Stevie Wonder. In Spring of 1985, “Mystery” (also written by Rod Temperton) hit #80 on the R&B chart and #102 on the Pop chart. Frankie Valli makes a special guest appearance on the song “American Pop.” The song “Why Not!” earned the group another Grammy for “Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group.”

“We teamed up with producer Dick Rudolph,” says Alan. The album took The Manhattan Transfer into somewhat of a different direction, or as Tim described it, “it encompasses a revised style of our music.” In an interview with the group shortly after the album’s release, Cheryl felt that the making of Bodies and Souls was “a growing experience for the group, which resulted in a stronger unit.” Alan felt the same way. “It took longer than we anticipated, due to the group’s inner struggle to maintain perfection in our work,” he said, adding, “It was a great growth experience for the group.” Tim said, “We worked a lot longer on this album than any previous album. It’s finally out and the thrill is so great because of the hours, the energy and emotions that were spent to create a product that gave all of us such satisfaction.”

A few things worth mentioning about Bodies And Souls. Janis points out that there were “lots of interesting collaborations – Stevie Wonder, Rod Temperton, Jeremy Lubbock.” The first single, “Spice Of Life,” was a hit on both the R & B chart (#32) and on the Pop chart (#40). It featured the distinctive harmonica solo of Stevie Wonder. Also appearing as a guest artist on the album was Frankie Valli, who sang on “American Pop.” “I love Dick Rudolph’s choice of guest singers and writers who worked on the album. I still get a warm feeling when I remember working in the studio with the great Stevie Wonder and the legendary Frankie Valli,” said Cheryl in an interview after the album’s release. Another track, “Mystery,” also hit on both charts, ranking at #80 on R & B and #102 on the Pop chart. Alan wrote two songs on the album, “Malaise En Malaisie” and “Code of Ethics.” Even so, he says today that Bodies And Souls is “Not one of my favorite albums, but we won a Grammy for ‘Why Not!’ (Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group).” And speaking of the song, Janis adds “Cheryl and I did a ridiculous outtake of ‘Why Not!'” --- manhattantransfer.net

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1.Free Samba
2.Prelude
3.Spain (I Can Recall)
4.One Step Closer (The One step)
5.Children's Song #15
6.500 Miles High
7.Another Roadside Attraction (Space Circus)
8.Time's Lie
9.La Chanson Du Bebe (Children's Song #1)
10.Ragtime in Pixiland (Pixiland Rag)
11.The Story of Anna & Armando (Armando's Rhumba)
12.Free Samba (Extended version)

Tim Hauser: vocals
Janis Siegel: vocals
Alan Paul: vocals
Cheryl Bentyne: vocals
Chick Corea: Yamaha Motif XS8
Yaron Gershovsky: Fender Rhodes, programming
Gary Wicks: electric bass
Steve Hass: drums
Alex Acuna: percussion
Fred Hersch: piano
John Hebert: acoustic bass
Billy Drummond: drums
John Benitez: electric bass
Vince Cherico: drums
Mike Pinella: trumpet
Robert Rodriguez: trumpet
Conrad Herwig: trombone
Ronnie Cuber: baritone sax
Luisito Quintero: percussion, congas, timbales
Bais Haus: synthesizer, drum programming
Christian McBride: acoustic bass
Joe Passaro: marimba
Lou Marni: flute, alto flute
Ramon Stagnero: acoustic guitar

The first edition of Manhattan Transfer was formed in 1969 by Gene Pistilli, Tim Hauser, Erin Dickins, Marty Nelson, and Pat Rosalia, splitting after one album. Hauser reformed the band in 1972 and, with Janis Siegel, Laurel Masse, and Alan Paul, established the group in New York, playing several club dates. The Manhattan Transfer (Atlantic, 1975), on which they used jazz musicians including Zoot Sims, was a success, but they moved away from jazz after that to seek a more contemporary field in pop, country, and R&B. Masse left in 1979 and was replaced by Cheryl Bentyne, this third edition of the group winning critical and popular acclaim with Extensions (Atlantic, 1979), which contained their unforgettable interpretation of Joe Zawinul's "Birdland." But perhaps their greatest contribution was Vocalese (Atlantic, 1985), on which they brought the art form back into the limelight. Their last album of original material came with Vibrate (Telarc, 2004), and the band comes full circle, now, with The Chick Corea Songbook, a fine way of celebrating their 40th anniversary.

Piano icon Chick Corea's music is complex. Determining the changes and putting them in perspective is challenging, but Manhattan Transfer has captured the magic, singing with a captivating balance of charm and verve. Their harmonies are still impeccable and, while key to the overall impact, the solo voice also contributes to the soul of the music.

Corea wrote the snappy opener, "Free Samba," especially for this CD and plays the Yamaha Motif XS8. The singing is vibrant and Corea rips into a funky beat letting the intensity ride high. They revisit the tune at the disc's end, extending the gambit and changing the contours by flexing the tempo and the rhythmic pattern.

"The Story of Anna & Armando (Armando's Rhumba)" is flamboyant, the vocals swaying and resounding in harmony within the balmy atmosphere of the lyrics. Percussion and horns drive the pulse as the trumpets of Robert Rodriguez and Mike Pinella smear the palette and Edsel Gomez adds lyrical ideas on the piano.

"Spain" is magical. The snap and crackle are done to a nicety, the arrangement opening the door to gently cascading harmonies and embracing solo singing. Quite in contrast is the ballad "Time's Lie" arranged by Fred Hersch, where the pianist brings the lead voice up front, using the rest as a velvet backdrop.

Another factor that contributes to the development of each track is in the use of the musicians. Several combinations accompany Manhattan Transfer, which takes the whole to a higher level of accomplishment. ---Jerry D’Souza, allaboutjazz.com

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Side 1:
01) Four Brothers
02) A Gal In Calico
03) Love For Sale
04) Je Voulais
05) On A Little Street In Singapore
06) In A Mellow Tone

Side 2:
01) Walk In Love
02) Who, What, When, Where, Why
03) It's Not The Spotlight
04) Pieces Of Dreams
05) Where Did Our Love Go

The Mahattan Transfer:
Tim Hauser - Vocals
Laurel Massé - Vocals
Alan Paul - Vocals
Janis Siegel - Associate Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals

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Wayne Andre - Trombone
Jeanne Ashby - Harp
John Barnes - Piano
Ben Benay - Guitar, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements
Michael Boddicker - Keyboards
Mike Boddiker - Keyboards
Oscar Brashear 	- Trumpet
Randy Brecker 	- Trumpet
Garnett Brown - Trombone
Pete Christlieb - Reeds
Al Cohn - Saxophone
Steve Cropper - Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Remixing
Lew Del Gatto - Saxophone
Donald "Duck" Dunn - Bass
Scott Edwards - Bass
Larry Emerine - Cymbals, Percussion, Remixing
Buddy Emmons - Guitar (Steel)
Vincent Fanuele - Trombone
Victor Feldman - Keyboards, Percussion
Chuck Findley - Trumpet
David Foster - Keyboards, Piano
Dick Frank - Guitar
Dave Frishberg 	- Keyboards, Piano
Steve Gadd - Drums
Johnny Gimble - Fiddle, Violin
Jimmy Giuffre - 	Saxophone
Gene Goe - Trumpet
Jim Gordon - Drums
Jay Graydon - Guitar, Rhythm Track, Synthesizer
Herbie Green - Trombone
Urbie Green - Trombone
Don Grolnick - Fender Rhodes, Keyboards
Bobbye Hall - Percussion
Willie Hall - Drums
Tim Hauser - Vocals
Tom Hensley - Keyboards, Piano
Herbert Hester 	- Fiddle
Pete Johnson - Drums
Wayne Johnson - Guitar
Booker T. Jones - Keyboards, Organ, Piano
Lee Konitz - Saxophone
Irvin "Marky" Markowitz - Trumpet
Laurel Massé - Vocals
Jon Mayer - Fender Rhodes, Piano
Charlie McCoy - Harmonica
Mike Melvoin - Keyboards
Don Menza - Reeds
Jay Migliori - Reeds
Andy Muson - Bass
Ira Newborn - Arranger, Conductor, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic)
Michael Omartian - Keyboards
Gene Page - Conductor, String Arrangements, Strings
Olivia Page - Contractor
Alan Paul - Vocals
Jeff Porcaro - Drums
Don Rader - Trumpet
Jack Redmond - Trombone
Don Roberts - Sax (Baritone), Wind
Joe Roccisano - Reeds
Art Rodriguez - Drums
John "Dandy" Rodriguez - Percussion
Alan Rubin - Trumpet
Steven Schaeffer - Drums
Michael Schnoebelen - Bass
Willie Schwartz - Reeds
Janis Siegel - Associate Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals
Marvin Stamm - Trumpet
David Taylor - Trombone
Richard Tee - Piano
Tommy Vig - Percussion
Pete Wade - Guitar
David Wallace - Calliope, Harpsichord, Keyboards, Piano
Britt Woodman - Trombone
Stu Woods  - Bass

The dictionary definition of "pastiche" is an artistic composition imitating or caricaturing previous works, so given the lack of home-grown material here, it is hard to say what the Manhattan Transfer meant by this title. In any case, this assortment of odds and ends from various eras in American music -- recorded in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville and Australia -- finds the Transfer casting its lines in search of a direction that it had yet to find. But there are signs that they were getting close. The Transfer's stunning rendition of "Four Brothers," with composer Jimmy Giuffre present in the sax section, marks the beginning of their championing of the words of Jon Hendricks and placed the Transfer in position to claim the long-vacant throne of group vocalese. Otherwise, there are curiosities like a quasi-C&W-tinted rendition of "Love for Sale" staffed by some of Nashville's finest, fairly ordinary covers of rock and R&B numbers, and as yet, only a few traces of real distinction. ---Richard S. Ginell, Rovi

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01. Let's Hang On (with Frankie Valli) (4:41)
02. Groovin' (with Felix Cavaliere) (4:10)
03. It's Gonna Take A Miracle (with Bette Midler) (3:57)
04. I Second That Emotion (with Smokey Robinson) (3:40)
05. La-La Means I Love You (with Laura Nyro) (4:36)
06. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby (with Phil Collins) (4:44)
07. The Thrill Is Gone (with Ruth Brown & B. B. King) (6:08)
08. Hot Fun In The Summertime (with Chaka Khan) (4:17)
09. Along Comes Mary (3:34)
10. Dream Lover (with James Taylor) (4:54)
11. Save The Last Dance For Me (with Ben E. King) (4:05)
12. The Manhattan Transfer - God Only Knows (2:46)


Cheryl Bentyne 	- Vocals
Tim Hauser - Vocal Arrangement, Vocals
Alan Paul - Arranger, Vocals
Janis Siegel - Arranger, Vocals
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The Manhattan Transfer Band:
Yaron Gershovsky - Musical Director, Keyboards, and Piano
Steve Hass - Drums and Percussion
Adam Hawley - Guitar
Gary Wicks – Bass

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 write songs like they used to." ---Richard S.Ginell, Rovi

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Disc 1 : 

01. Birdland 4:44 
02. Study In Brown 3:06 
03. Route 66 2:53 
04. A-Tisket, A-Tasket 3:13 
05. Doodlin` 3:22 
06. Java Jive 2:58 
07. To You 4:25 
08. Good Enough To Keep 3:18 
09. Mr. Cleanhead Blues 5:13 
10. The Same Love That Made Lough Made Me Cry 4:37 
11. Mahogany Hall Stomp 2:54 
12. Sugar 3:46 

Disc 2 : 

01. Corner Pocket 5:09 
02. Four Brothers 3:50 
03. Land Of Make Believe 5:16 
04. Stone Cold Dead In The Market 4:53 
05. Bahia 4:21 
06. Soul Food To Go 4:53 
07. Trickle Trickle 2:28 
08. Operator 3:30 
09. Birdland (Instrumental) 2:37 
10. Embraceable You 4:28 


The Manhattan Transfer are : 
Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul & Cheryl Benthien 

The Band : 
Yaron Gershovsky - keyboard, piano 
Steven Hasapoglou - drums, percussion 
Lawrence Klimas - saxophone 
Wayne Johnson - guitar 
and the unknown bass player

The Manhattan Transfer 
Estival Jazz 
Piazza Della Riforma 
Lugano, Switzerland 
12. July 2003

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