This version was so popular, all over mainstream radio back in the days in my part of the world, that I thought it was the original, long long before I knew about Weather Report and all that other Mother Jazz.
This brilliant original jazz piece was first com[posed by Weather Report without lyrics. Manhattan Transfer composed brilliant lyrics for the tune and made a masterful rendition of it.
Actually Jon Hendricks wrote the lyrics, and did lots of other vocalise to great jazz pieces that MT performed. Lambert Hendricks and Ross was the groundbreaking group back in the day.
Incorrect: Weather Report ruined this great song by Manhattan Transfer by dipping it into a cesspit of 'jazzy chords', show-off bassplaying, silly scat singing and a bloke who thought having a mountain of keyboards somehow made him great. This song has always needed pizazz, sexiness, and close harmonies - not a band trying to out-do each other. LONG LIVE (THE) MANHATTAN TRANSFER!!
@@hairlessx11 Nice try, but completely wrong. Joe Zawinul of Weather Report wrote this song in 1976, it was released by Weather Report on their "Heavy Weather" album in 1977, and Manhattan Transfer released their version of it on their album "Extensions" in 1979. I'm a huge fan of Manhattan Transfer, but they did not originate this song. You should probably know what you're talking about before you try to correct someone else.
Their music never, ever gets old. Perhaps 300 years from now, people will think of Manhattan Transfer's music the same way we think of Beethoven's or Mozart's.
Simply the best .... The Absolute Top Shelf .... Hands down, Greatest vocal group of my era (I'm 73, ignore my pic) and a case can be made for the best ever !!!
3/23/23: I have loved this group for as long as I can remember. I wish had had the opportunity to see them in person. Janis Siegel reminds me of Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
I got to see them live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1993. They were amazing. They are still performing, though Tim has passed on. If you ever have the opportunity to see them. Do it.
I was lucky enough to see Weather Report in Ann Arbor MI when Jaco was on bass and Peter Erskin was on drums. When they started this song the crowd just about blew the roof off the place. Incredible show.
Wir erlebten Manhattan Transfer 1979 in Chicago in einem Konzert dieser Gruppe, sensationell, wir kauften sofort mehrere LPs und lieben ihre Songs bis heute!!
I was there at the concert. Alan Paul had a broken arm. That is why his band members called him "wingy" that night. If I remember correctly Cheryl Bentyne had to go backstage once in a while to take care of her young baby. First class concert.
Yo no diría el mejor, pero sí entre los grandes. A gustos... Porque algunos les gustarán más The Nylons, The Bobs, The Kings Singers,... Pero evidentemente son geniales 😉
Fantastic! ... Some people creating new-fangled below-par sub-standard forms of music with burlesque style attire and dancing in the presemt generation have not only excellent musicians in the present to compete with ... but mind blowing musicians from this past generation, and others ... Thankfully TH-cam is ensuring that that some of these younger genres camnot overwhelm us ... overwhelm the world with nonsense ... as happened before with the advent of PR in 1976 and more recently with GR in the last decade or two, for example ...
Great job as usual for TMT! I saw and met Tommy Campbell, the drummer, years ago in Boston in a place called The Pub playing with Kevin Eubanks, guitar player extraordinaire.
Watched their two concerts when they went to Manila, in 1981 and 1992. Oozing class and sophistication. Was heartbroken when I learned of Tim Hauser’s passing. R.I.P. Tim, you’re a legend.
My ranking of their 14 non-Christmas studio albums from 1975-2009: 1. Vocalese (1985) 2. Extensions (1979) 3. Mecca for Moderns (1981) 4. Brasil (1987) 5. The Offbeat of Avenues (1991) 6. The Manhattan Transfer (1975) 7. Swing (1997) 8. Pastiche (1978) 9. Vibrate (2004) 10. Bodies and Souls (1983) 11. Chick Corea Songbook (2009) 12. The Spirit of St. Louis (2000) 13. Coming Out (1976) 14. Tonin' (1995)
Впервые я услышал эту группу в рекламе Akai. Услышал, тогда еще молодых, и понял, состав группы будет вечен и навсегда талантлив. Их голоса - уникальны.
Pull out the dearest memories of a kind and let them become Christmas gifts suggestions for your beloved ones fans, let only music rule the world and let it sound just this good fans
We use to play this in school stage band, no vocals, just piano drums trumpets trombones and sax's.. I was on baritone sax.. we kicked it up a couple notches though, Maynard Ferguson style
janice came into Carmelos Jazz Club whike i was tending bar. she was all smiles ordered i drink( which i comped) and taught me a new drink recipe. i tried to get the manager to book them, but the club was small and they wanted too mu h money hell sarah vaughn freddie hubbard and stan getz played there.😊
I saw the Transfer in the 70’s on TV with Laurel Masse, Melissa Manchester’s replacement in Bette Midler’s Harlettes. Was she replaced by Cheryl Bentine, or vice versa?
They make it look so easy, but man, the work they put into this and all their stuff. Extraordinary.
_All that Jazz_
This version was so popular, all over mainstream radio back in the days in my part of the world, that I thought it was the original, long long before I knew about Weather Report and all that other Mother Jazz.
❤ I'm retired..but man I'm so in love with these since im in high school..rip Tim..
Cheryl Bentyne has the most amazing voice and she’s so beautiful too
This brilliant original jazz piece was first com[posed by Weather Report without lyrics. Manhattan Transfer composed brilliant lyrics for the tune and made a masterful rendition of it.
Thank you.
Actually Jon Hendricks wrote the lyrics, and did lots of other vocalise to great jazz pieces that MT performed. Lambert Hendricks and Ross was the groundbreaking group back in the day.
Incorrect: Weather Report ruined this great song by Manhattan Transfer by dipping it into a cesspit of 'jazzy chords', show-off bassplaying, silly scat singing and a bloke who thought having a mountain of keyboards somehow made him great. This song has always needed pizazz, sexiness, and close harmonies - not a band trying to out-do each other. LONG LIVE (THE) MANHATTAN TRANSFER!!
Also a live version on utube with Manhattan Transfer and Weather Report
@@hairlessx11 Nice try, but completely wrong. Joe Zawinul of Weather Report wrote this song in 1976, it was released by Weather Report on their "Heavy Weather" album in 1977, and Manhattan Transfer released their version of it on their album "Extensions" in 1979. I'm a huge fan of Manhattan Transfer, but they did not originate this song. You should probably know what you're talking about before you try to correct someone else.
I have love them for decades. They are absolutlely extraordinary.
always live forever ,when we here manhatten transfer we are all in the twightzone
Their music never, ever gets old. Perhaps 300 years from now, people will think of Manhattan Transfer's music the same way we think of Beethoven's or Mozart's.
good one lol
this comment is a travesty
I honestly don't know how they pull off this incredibly complex number, and do it so beautifully....
Well, they did write it!
I can listen to this song a hundred times, and I still learn more about its complexity and nuance. Pretty much as perfect as a performance can get.
Damn, has it been 32 years since this concert? Tim Hauser passed in 2014. I still listen to this music.
Simply the best .... The Absolute Top Shelf .... Hands down, Greatest vocal group of my era (I'm 73, ignore my pic) and a case can be made for the best ever !!!
3/23/23: I have loved this group for as long as I can remember. I wish had had the opportunity to see them in person. Janis Siegel reminds me of Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
I got to see them live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1993. They were amazing.
They are still performing, though Tim has passed on. If you ever have the opportunity to see them. Do it.
Big Weather Report fan here, first time I’ve heard this.
Fabulous!
Gracious do I miss this group! Listening brings back memories . . . 🙂
I love them...they have no rivals, unique, brilliant, and so clever.❤👏👏👏
Loved this piece since it was first recorded! Even performed live, Manhattan Transfer is still 🔥🔥!
Phenomenal, The artists they are singing about we're pioneers for today's jazz artists, love it!
Professionalism at its highest, and they are bringers of joy
One of the best musicgroups i know,their music was fantastic
Now I understand why they used to win Grammy Awards all the time! Couldn't relate to them when I was younger, but I'm impressed!
All 4 members are fantastic in this concert but special notice to Alan Paul for doing it all with his arm in a sling! The show must go on!
LOL - I couldn't figure out why he wasn't doing the arm movements with the other three - I didn't realize he was in a sling!
I sat at a table at JB Scotts and was beyond blown away....Albany was underrated
I was there early eighties I think I'm. Central ave
I was lucky enough to see Weather Report in Ann Arbor MI when Jaco was on bass and Peter Erskin was on drums. When they started this song the crowd just about blew the roof off the place. Incredible show.
Janis arranged this and sang lead. The most underrated Jazz musician ever.
Never gets old.
Or at least, that 's what I wish !!
Wir erlebten Manhattan Transfer 1979 in Chicago in
einem Konzert dieser Gruppe,
sensationell, wir kauften
sofort mehrere LPs und
lieben ihre Songs bis heute!!
The ultimate definition of jazz singing!
Perfect!
The Manhattan Transfer = Sensational vocal dynamics
I was there at the concert. Alan Paul had a broken arm. That is why his band members called him "wingy" that night. If I remember correctly Cheryl Bentyne had to go backstage once in a while to take care of her young baby. First class concert.
Incredible performance .. wonderful jazz standard by Joe Zawinul. This group is outstanding.
I have never tired of this song or this group love it .proper music
Love this group! Love the bass man.
Tim?
My secret fantasy was always to have Manhattan Transfer sing this with Jaco on Bass. RIP Jaco and Tim
That would be legendary..Joe Zawinul too
yeah. the song requires a more out front bass.
in new arrangement by Quincy Jones
LUV IT. IWAS BORN 1959/ EXPERIENCING WONDERS! THANK U 4 SHARING ❣️ I'M HERE, REMEMBERING, LOVING EVERY INCH OF WHAT WAS NEEDED ❣️❣️ THANK U ❣️
Not normally my thing but this is quite joyful, just goes to show what a gas of a tune Birdland is
What a skill! Singing, performing etc 😲
"Vocalese"...one of the most influencial and important Albums of all time !
Favorite for many years.
I love the passion they have
Ok, I am crying right now because this is the music I grew up listening to. And you just gained a new subscriber.
Maybe the best quartet, performing an epic song... great!
They sound as good as I saw her again by the Mama's and the papa's
Yo no diría el mejor, pero sí entre los grandes. A gustos... Porque algunos les gustarán más The Nylons, The Bobs, The Kings Singers,... Pero evidentemente son geniales 😉
Beautiful
Unique 👏👏👏👏
One of my favorite songs amazing jazz. Great memories as well
Brilliant !!
Love the Vocals and Energy!!! Great Musicians, ...Great, Seeing Jamie.
Peace*
magic is reality with Manhattan
Timeless!
One word ... OUTSTANDING!
Love it! Love the power of their voices, the harmony on 'Wheeeere' that they keep hitting is awesome
The ultimate cool. Fabulous ❤❤❤❤
Fantastic!
... Some people creating new-fangled below-par sub-standard forms of music with burlesque style attire and dancing in the presemt generation have not only excellent musicians in the present to compete with ... but mind blowing musicians from this past generation, and others ...
Thankfully TH-cam is ensuring that that some of these younger genres camnot overwhelm us ... overwhelm the world with nonsense ... as happened before with the advent of PR in 1976 and more recently with GR in the last decade or two, for example ...
Absolutely fabulous❤
Absolutely brilliant!!
Un clásico del jazz...
Angels!
Well done!
Incomparable ❤
I love you my lovely Manhatten Transfer, you are supper you are Chempion
Man! We played this song in middle school band. Never knew it had any lyrics.
Bravo!
I love so much MH.
The late Tim Hauser has an idea to get these voices of this group performing the iconic “Birdland!”
Great job as usual for TMT!
I saw and met Tommy Campbell, the drummer, years ago in Boston in a place called The Pub playing with Kevin Eubanks, guitar player extraordinaire.
I LOVE TMT. That bass player needs a Grammy...
The Hair and the Clothes...
Brilliant Stuff
That is a terrific performance from Manhattan Transfer. I did not realize that Jon Hendricks wrote the lyrics until quite recently.
ho avuto la fortuna di vederli a Milano nel 2011...al Blue Note....Mitici !
Watched their two concerts when they went to Manila, in 1981 and 1992. Oozing class and sophistication.
Was heartbroken when I learned of Tim Hauser’s passing. R.I.P. Tim, you’re a legend.
My ranking of their 14 non-Christmas studio albums from 1975-2009:
1. Vocalese (1985)
2. Extensions (1979)
3. Mecca for Moderns (1981)
4. Brasil (1987)
5. The Offbeat of Avenues (1991)
6. The Manhattan Transfer (1975)
7. Swing (1997)
8. Pastiche (1978)
9. Vibrate (2004)
10. Bodies and Souls (1983)
11. Chick Corea Songbook (2009)
12. The Spirit of St. Louis (2000)
13. Coming Out (1976)
14. Tonin' (1995)
Interesting. ❤
Pure dynamite!
I LOVE BIRDLAND
Manhattan transfer are not
just a band that cover others
songs they literally reinterpret them
to sound like the original!
Super
awesome! I love them all!❤
I love this!
Alex Blake, on bass, was also with Stan Getz that year on his final Scandinavia tour.
it was Myers rum and soda, dash of bitters and a lime squeeze
Guauuu..vengo de ver a WR y Jaco y me encuentro esta version de los Manhattan !!..puutss..
Best music group ever!!! One
does not geht tired listening to
their Songs!! ABBA can't reach
their level !!
Впервые я услышал эту группу в рекламе Akai. Услышал, тогда еще молодых, и понял, состав группы будет вечен и навсегда талантлив. Их голоса - уникальны.
Los mejores!! no cabe duda!!
Pull out the dearest memories of a kind and let them become Christmas gifts suggestions for your beloved ones fans, let only music rule the world and let it sound just this good fans
We use to play this in school stage band, no vocals, just piano drums trumpets trombones and sax's.. I was on baritone sax.. we kicked it up a couple notches though, Maynard Ferguson style
thanks!
prelijepo nice
Geniales 💪. Un saludo a tod@s desde España.
Janis Siegel has a radio show with my sister Lezlie Harrison!👍🙏❤️
Jamie bravo nice
cool
janice came into Carmelos Jazz Club whike i was tending bar. she was all smiles ordered i drink( which i comped) and taught me a new drink recipe. i tried to get the manager to book them, but the club was small and they wanted too mu h money hell sarah vaughn freddie hubbard and stan getz played there.😊
I like their version of bird-land.june2022.
Hometime Blues
And GOD said yes❤ let my people sing!
❤❤🎉
Red..... I'm still in love with you!
Saw them in Manila....A great show.....WOW..!
Nada que ver con la música decadente de hoy, esto si es música a los oídos.
Послушал, и у меня настроение ❗️теперь могу говорить со своим начальником.
I saw the Transfer in the 70’s on TV with Laurel Masse, Melissa Manchester’s replacement in Bette Midler’s Harlettes. Was she replaced by Cheryl Bentine, or vice versa?