Vocalist • Arranger • Producer • Educator • Musical Explorer
For more than 60 years, Janis Siegel’s voice has been an undeniable force in jazz and popular music. As a founding member of The Manhattan Transfer, and a ten-time GRAMMY winner ( 18 nominations ), Siegel has built an extraordinary career spanning vocal group music, jazz, solo recordings, arranging, producing, teaching, and creative collaboration world-wise.
She’s also a beast in the kitchen…
The Manhattan Transfer Story
For five decades, The Manhattan Transfer redefined vocal harmony, bringing together jazz, pop, swing, bebop, and boundary-pushing musical innovation. The Manhattan Transfer Story is an upcoming documentary celebrating the extraordinary journey of this ten-time GRAMMY-winning vocal group. Through rare archival footage, personal stories, unforgettable performances, and behind-the-scenes memories, the film explores the artistry, friendships, and creative spirit behind a group that changed the landscape of vocal music.
MUSIC: The Unifying Force — Janis Siegel & Yusuf Gandhi
What connects us across cultures, generations, and borders? Music.
Hosted by ten-time GRAMMY-winning vocalist Janis Siegel and music entrepreneur Yusuf Gandhi, MUSIC: The Unifying Force is a podcast that explores the stories, sounds, and cultural influences that shape the music we love.
From jazz, blues, and rock & roll to global traditions, spiritual expression, and music’s role in social change, each episode uncovers the surprising connections that unite us.
Singers Unlimited — WBGO Jazz
A celebration of the art of the song and the extraordinary artists who bring it to life, Singers Unlimited shines a spotlight on the rich, ever-evolving world of jazz and vocal music.
Hosted by acclaimed vocalists Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer and Lezlie Harrison, WBGO’s beloved program carries forward a cherished tradition of exploring the American Songbook and beyond.
Through intimate conversations with legendary performers and rising stars, musical discoveries, and stories from behind the songs, Singers Unlimited explores everything from ballads and blues to bossa nova, bebop, and beyond—honoring the voices, artistry, and enduring spirit of vocal music.
Vocal Gumbo
Cooked up by vocalists Janis Siegel and Lauren Kinhan, Vocal Gumbo is a joyful musical feast – showcasing the diversity, creativity, and power of the human voice.
Beginning as a live New York City vocal salon in 2018, the project evolved during the pandemic into an international virtual music series, bringing singers and music lovers together across genres, generations, and borders.
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A celebration of the Vocalese tradition, featuring re-discovered Jon Henricks lyrics, with music by Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Claus Ogerman, Erroll Garner, Average White Band, and more…
Featuring John Di Martino, lonnie Plaxico, Ed Cherry, Frank Vignola, Wayne Escoffery, Bobby Sanabria, Raul Midón, Leo Delaria, Laurel Massé, and Lauren Kinhan
A vibrant blend of jazz, funk, and soulful storytelling, Optimistic brings together Janis Siegel’s unmistakable voice and the dynamic sound of San Gabriel 7.
Original, bold, playful, and full of surprises, Optimistic showcases Janis’ adventurous spirit and the creative chemistry of an ensemble that swings effortlessly between sophisticated jazz and groove-driven contemporary sounds.
Celebrate the timeless music of legendary composer Cy Coleman through the imaginative artistry of vocalist Janis Siegel and pianist, arranger, and longtime Manhattan Transfer music director Yaron Gershovsky.
From beloved standards like “Witchcraft” and “The Best Is Yet to Come” to the “Playboy’s Theme”, Siegel and Gershovsky bring new shades of color, personality, and discovery to a remarkable American songbook.
The Multiverse is a philosophical imperative.
A thrilling celebration of the many musical traditions that shape the American sound, Vox Humana brings together the explosive rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz, the soulful spirit of R&B and gospel, and the sophistication of big-band jazz.
Led by acclaimed percussionist, composer, and bandleader Bobby Sanabria, the album features three extraordinary vocalists: Janis Siegel, Antoinette Montague, and Jennifer Jade Ledesna.
A celebration of five decades of musical innovation and a fitting farewell, FIFTY is the final album from ten-time GRAMMY-winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer.
Joined by Germany’s acclaimed WDR Funkhausorchester, the quartet reimagines selections from across its remarkable catalog with lush orchestral arrangements, dazzling vocal harmonies, and the genre-defying spirit that defined its sound for generations.
