Album · 1985
Vocalese
- Released
- 1 July 1985
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- 7 81266-2
- Tracklist
- 11 tracks
- Length
- 45:33
- Country
- US
“Vocalese” is an album by The Manhattan Transfer, released in 1985 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 45:33. Jazz standards on the record include “Airegin”, “I Remember Clifford” and “Move”. The line-up features Alan Paul (vocals, vocal arranger), Cheryl Bentyne (vocals, vocal arranger), Janis Siegel (vocals, vocal arranger), Tim Hauser (producer, vocals) and Yaron Gershovsky (synthesizer, keyboard).
Who played on Vocalese
- Alan Paul vocals, vocal arranger all tracks
- Cheryl Bentyne vocals, vocal arranger all tracks
- Janis Siegel vocals, vocal arranger all tracks
- Tim Hauser producer, vocals all tracks
- Yaron Gershovsky synthesizer, keyboard, piano on 5 tracks
- Ralph Humphrey drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
- Dennis Wilson conductor, instrument arranger, vocal arranger, trombone on 3 tracks
- Don Roberts baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone on 3 tracks
- Grady Tate drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Jon Hendricks vocals on 3 tracks
- Wayne Johnson guitar, banjo on 3 tracks
- Alex Blake bass on 2 tracks
- Bill Hughes trombone on 2 tracks
- Byron Stripling trumpet on 2 tracks
- Charles Loper trombone on 2 tracks
- Clarence Banks trombone on 2 tracks
- Eric Dixon saxophone on 2 tracks
- Freddie Green guitar on 2 tracks
- John Williams saxophone on 2 tracks
- Johnny Coles trumpet on 2 tracks
- Kenny Hing saxophone on 2 tracks
- Marshall Royal saxophone on 2 tracks
- Mel Wanzo trombone on 2 tracks
- Ray Brown bass on 2 tracks
- Sonny Cohn trumpet on 2 tracks
- The Count Basie Orchestra performing orchestra on 2 tracks
- Autie Goodman vocals on 1 track
- Bob Flanigan vocals on 1 track
- Bob Ojeda trumpet on 1 track
- Bobby McFerrin percussion, vocals, bass vocals, lead vocals, vocal arranger on 1 track
- Danny House saxophone on 1 track
- Danny Turner saxophone on 1 track
- Dick Hindman piano on 1 track
- Dizzy Gillespie trumpet on 1 track
- James Moody tenor saxophone on 1 track
- John “JR” Robinson drums (drum set) on 1 track
- John Barnes synthesizer, vocoder, drum machine, synclavier, instrument arranger on 1 track
- John Patitucci bass on 1 track
- Marshall Hawkins bass on 1 track
- McCoy Tyner piano on 1 track
- Mike Beisner vocals on 1 track
- Philly Joe Jones drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Richard Davis bass on 1 track
- Richie Cole alto saxophone on 1 track
- Rod Henley vocals on 1 track
- Ron Carter bass on 1 track
- Snooky Young trumpet on 1 track
- The Four Freshmen vocals on 1 track
- Tommy Flanagan piano on 1 track
- Walter Davis Jr. piano on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 That’s Killer Joe — Benny Golson 5:04
- 2 Rambo — Count Basie, J.J. Johnson 3:22
- 3 Airegin standard — Sonny Rollins 3:22
- 4 To You — Thad Jones 3:55
- 5 Meet Benny Bailey — Quincy Jones 3:33
- 6 Another Night in Tunisia — Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli 4:14
- 7 Ray’s Rockhouse — Ray Charles 5:08
- 8 Blee Blop Blues — Count Basie, A.K. Salim 3:05
- 9 Oh Yes, I Remember Clifford standard — Benny Golson 3:50
- 10 Sing Joy Spring — Clifford Brown 7:11
- 11 Move standard — Denzil Best 2:51
Production
- Elliot Scheiner recording, remixer
- Dick Reynolds vocal arranger
- Casey Young programming
- Craig Harris programming
- Phil Mattson vocal arranger
More albums by The Manhattan Transfer
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Vocalese?
The line-up of Vocalese includes Alan Paul (vocals, vocal arranger), Cheryl Bentyne (vocals, vocal arranger), Janis Siegel (vocals, vocal arranger), Tim Hauser (producer, vocals), Yaron Gershovsky (synthesizer, keyboard), Ralph Humphrey (drums (drum set)), Dennis Wilson (conductor, instrument arranger) and Don Roberts (baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone).
Which label released Vocalese?
Vocalese was released in 1985 on Atlantic Records (7 81266-2).
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