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Manhattan Transfer

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Manhattan Transfer Fan Reviews - Ticketmaster

Review 1 for Manhattan Transfer

4 / 5

Impeccable

Walt Disney Concert Hall @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Janis Siegel's energetic solo take on "Sleigh Ride". @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 12/23/2010

by scooter59

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I have been enjoying the Manhattan Transfer for over 30 years now, and as with all great artists, they just get better as the years roll on.

This special Christmas show included most of the holiday classics you'd expect to hear, with a few surprises. Tim's take on "Christmas in Harlem" was a standout, along with a pseudo-bossa nova arrangement of "White Christmas".

Of course there were the Transfer classics as well, including "Java Jive", "Tuxedo Junction", and traditional set-closer "Birdland".

Walt Disney Concert Hall @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Janis Siegel's energetic solo take on "Sleigh Ride". @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 2 for Manhattan Transfer

1 / 5

Don't go!

Crest Theater @

- Sacramento @

, CA @

- 05/15/2013 @

Favorite moment: Walking out the door @

Posted 05/16/2013

by MuzicmanWolf

Location:Sacramento

Living Room Sessions? More like dying room. When I read in The Sacramento Bee that Manhattan Transfer were doing what I thought was an unplugged show, I bought tickets for my wife and I. I wanted to introduce my kids to the type of music that America was founded on, and thought Manhattan Transfer singing songs by those artist would help my kids and my wife, better grasp this classic music . Boy was I wrong. It was just the 4 singers with a pianist.

We all fell asleep. It was like seeing a group in hotel lounge. Sounded nothing like their grammy award winning recordings or their latest live youtube videos online. I wanted to leave and ask for a refund, but I didn't want to embarrass my kids.

My advice? Check them out online. I'm doubt I'll even go back to hear them with their full group. This ruined it.

Crest Theater @

- Sacramento @

, CA @

- 05/15/2013 @

Favorite moment: Walking out the door @

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Review 3 for Manhattan Transfer

1 / 5

Manhattan Transfer needs musicians

The Balboa Theater @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- 05/10/2013 @

Favorite moment: After the show at Rei Do Gado Steakhouse @

Posted 05/14/2013

by Anonymous

Location:San Diego

Being a vocalist myself, I'm a fan of vocal groups. I'm not a huge Manhattan Transfer fan because I feel they offer nothing original to music. They are singing other people's creations and not capturing the purpose of those creations. With the exception of 1 or 2 releases, their entire catalogue is cover music. My mother on the other hand, is not a musician and a fan of the groups. I thought it would be a great gift to her for Mother's Day.

I saw them once before at The Hollywood Bowl Playboy Jazz Festival. It was very good, and their band was excellent. The sound mixer was able to tuck the voices into the band and he used a lot of reverb. This made their vocal inconsistency disappear. It was far from perfect but it was good. I was not there to hear them. They played with several acts that night, and my boyfriend at the time wanted to hear one of the other bands.

On May the 10th in my hometown of San Diego, they were struggling. The piano player had no backbone and no consistency. He also played so hard that the poor piano fell out of tune during the third song which didn't help the Manhattan Transfer stay in tune. The vocals were completely out of tune the entire show. Not all 4 voices all the time, mostly the men. In a harmony group it only takes one person singing off key to destroy the chord. There was much destruction this night. They also had nothing to lean on as piano player thought he was playing a solo show.

To make matters worse, the people around me were all very disappointed in the song selection. Including my mom! I'm not very concerned with that, but my mom wanted to hear some hits from the 1980s. I just wanted to hear good music.

Had they performed pitch perfect all night, I'm still not sure I would see this show again. It's heavy and monotonous on the ears, it had no musical structure or variety. Stylistically they tried having structure by going through different periods in their career, but 4 singers and a limited piano player are just not capable of effectively changing up styles. They need a rhythm section for that. I say skip this and go hear them with a band.

They state that this is a limited opportunity because of the size of the venue. This can't be true as I see videos of them with their band at very small venues.

I also have to add that this is my first review on Ticketmaster. I have never purchased through ticketmaster before and was led here from the band's website. When reading these reviews I noticed that every 5 star review was written on the same day by members who have never written another review. It's suspicious because it really didn't sound good, and I have heard about management companies faking reviews. Seems suspect. Just saying.

The Balboa Theater @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- 05/10/2013 @

Favorite moment: After the show at Rei Do Gado Steakhouse @

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Review 4 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Fabulous!!

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Their personable approach to interacting with the audience. @

Posted 05/13/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Dallas, TX

Manhattan Transfer is one of the most gifted vocal groups on the planet. I learned a lot about music and singing by listening to their albums as a child. They put on an excellent show and their voices will knock your socks off. I just wish I could make song requests!

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Their personable approach to interacting with the audience. @

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Review 5 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Harmony!

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Birdland @

Setlist: See Dallas Morning News review published on Saturday, May 10 @

Opening act(s): na @

Posted 05/12/2013

by dancingdean

Location:Lewisville, TX

Manhattan Transfer was fabulous. If you love music, you cannot help but appreciate their harmony, enthusiasm, versatility and stage presence. I have seen them before, but this was a special setting my wife and I experienced for the first time (Majestic Theatre, Dallas) and the show was quite different than the last time we saw them (at the Meyerson). All in all, a wonderful evening.

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Birdland @

Setlist: See Dallas Morning News review published on Saturday, May 10 @

Opening act(s): na @

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Review 6 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Must See for TMT Fans

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 05/12/2013

by NurseGeek

I have loved every Manhattan Transfer concert I have ever attended and this still was mind blowing. Simply a grand piano, their long time pianist\music director and the four group members.
It was part old friends gathering to relive memories and part anthology, "The Living Room Sessions" is truly the appropriate title for these concerts. I was transported into a 'reunion' of sorts, one in which I felt both included as part of the group and observer. Watching the fun, love, and respect each has for each other was an intimate glimpse into their many years together.

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 7 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Operator and many others @

Posted 05/12/2013

by Anonymous

Manhattan Transfer is still going strong and their show is a must see!

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Operator and many others @

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Review 8 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Manhattan Transfer was great!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Fri, May 10, 2013 @

Posted 05/12/2013

by bob1810

Great intimate show with just a piano, that presented the opportunity to appreciate their beautiful vocals and their love of the art. Absolutely a wonderful evening!!!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Fri, May 10, 2013 @

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Review 9 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

The Best

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Fri, May 10, 2013 @

Posted 05/12/2013

by Chabar

Location:San Diego

Every note every song in perfect harmony. The best and most entertaining show.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Fri, May 10, 2013 @

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Review 10 for Manhattan Transfer

4 / 5

Great, except . . .

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Posted 05/11/2013

by ulyssesmsu

. . . they didn't sing their best song, their biggest hit. WTH? Inexcusable.

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

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Review 11 for Manhattan Transfer

4 / 5

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Posted 05/11/2013

by 050585

Enjoyed this concert very much. MT still sounds great!!!

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

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Review 12 for Manhattan Transfer

4 / 5

Manhattan Transfer - a night in Harmony

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Posted 05/11/2013

by Harmonyman

Location:PLano, TX

A very good performance by a very good group of singers. These guys are about the best there is with 4-part harmony. The only negative was the piano was a tad too loud.
Manhattan Transfer has been at it a long time, but they still have it. Beautiful harmony, great jazz presence.

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

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Review 13 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Great Retrospective

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

Posted 05/11/2013

by Flipzide

Location:Dallas

Transfer put on an outstanding show. Having seen them several times in the 80's, I was expecting a "greatest hits show." Instead, they offered a chronological and very personal look into their music. Using only a piano accompanist (their musical director for 34 years), they played songs from their lps and told stories about their many years together.

Their quality has not dropped over the years and we did not miss the combo or big band they normall travel with. It just accentuated their amazing voices.

Majestic Theatre Dallas @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Thu, May 9, 2013 @

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Review 14 for Manhattan Transfer

4 / 5

The Jazzy Manhattan Transfer Experience....

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

Posted 04/02/2013

by TheDarkness

Location:Silver Spring, MD

MH did a great job--especially with their "vocalese" catalog. They are traveling with a 3-piece combo, so they didn't really get into some of their more "Pop" oriented hits--which was only mildly disappointing. But the jazz stuff??? Man they KILLED it!!!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

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Review 15 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

Posted 03/31/2013

by Anonymous

Food? Meh. But you can't go wrong with the music. Would go anywhere for Manhattan Transfer.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

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Review 16 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Manhattan Transfer

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

Posted 03/31/2013

by JRInscore

Location:Alexandria, VA

Fantastic! Great music -- strong voices -- great selections of songs. And, of course, the crowd and atmosphere at the Birchmere make for a great evening. Bring them back soon!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

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Review 17 for Manhattan Transfer

3 / 5

Manhattan Transfer song selection disappointing.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Birdland @

Setlist: See review. It left much to be desired. All five of us in our group agreed on that. @

Opening act(s): N/A @

Posted 03/31/2013

by Houserockermike

Location:Charlottesville va

As singers ourselves, we had a sizable collection of Manhattan Transfer albums and CDs. We marveled at their vocals over the last 25 years. Seeing them live was on our bucket list. Their show finally came to a venue we love, The Birchmere in Alexandria Va. The playing and singing was terrific, but we kept waiting for songs from their catalog that had put them on the map. Why not perform "Operator" every night? It is a powerful song. And "Boy From New York City" got the group into the mainstream and garnered them many listeners. Is it too "Top 40" to include in their show? And likewise"Twilight Zone" and "Groovin"? Instead, the group performed solely jazz and swing numbers. We kept waiting for those "radio songs" but they never came. And, finally, one of the most powerful vocal performances EVER recorded is "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square". This is an iconic rendition that the group should never leave out of a performance. We hoped it would at least be the encore. But alas it was not. What a shame. We left the show wanting more than we got. We waited a long time to see MH live. Unfortunately it did not live up and we won't risk trying again.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Birdland @

Setlist: See review. It left much to be desired. All five of us in our group agreed on that. @

Opening act(s): N/A @

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Review 18 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Manhattan Transfer

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

Posted 03/31/2013

by PhylliandDoig

This concert was held at the Birch mere in Alexandria. Perfect venue for the classic music from this group! Enjoyed every bit of the evening!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

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Review 19 for Manhattan Transfer

5 / 5

Manhattan Transfer was STUNNING

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: ALL of them! @

Posted 03/31/2013

by Anonymous

Absolutely fabulous - consummate musicians and professionals. They've simply gotten better with the years. I yelled and screamed - we ALL did - after every song. Everyone in that totally full house LOVED this wonderful group. This was TRUE artistry - always has been, and still is - these four incredible singers. WHAT a gift to be able to see and hear them live again.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: ALL of them! @

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Review 20 for Manhattan Transfer

4 / 5

Nice holiday show

Keswick Theatre @

- Glenside @

, PA @

- Thu, Dec 13, 2012 @

Posted 12/15/2012

by JennyPA

Holiday music was good. The energy of the singers fun and festive. Show was a tad too long.

Keswick Theatre @

- Glenside @

, PA @

- Thu, Dec 13, 2012 @

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