Kurt Elling and Janis Siegel — Live in Tbilisi, Georgia (2024)
Kurt Elling and Janis Siegel perform with the Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra in Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 19, 2024.
This special concert brings together two acclaimed voices in jazz with the rich orchestral sound of one of Georgia’s leading ensembles led by Maestro Vakhtang Kakhidze.K
The Manhattan Transfer hits the red carpet at the 2023 Grammy Awards! In this interview, the legendary vocal group celebrates its remarkable musical legacy and enduring place in the world of vocal jazz. With ten Grammy Awards and decades of groundbreaking vocal harmony, The Manhattan Transfer reflects the artistry and innovation that have made them one of the most influential vocal groups in music history.
Janis Siegel joins Bobby Sanabria’s Multiverse Big Band and an outstanding ensemble of vocalists and musicians on “Spooky,” featured on the 2023 album Vox Humana. Blending jazz, soul, and big-band energy, this recording reimagines the classic hit with vibrant ensemble performances and distinctive vocal character, showcasing Janis’s versatility within a dynamic, collaborative musical setting.
A Hawaiian-inspired take on the classic Rodgers and Hart song, “Blue Moon,” featuring Grammy Award-winning vocalist Janis Siegel and acclaimed slack-key and steel guitarist Jim “Kimo” West. Originally created for Vocal Gumbo in 2020, this musical collaboration was released in August 2023 in honor of the Super Blue Moon, with a dedication to the people of Maui following the devastating Lahaina fires.
A joyful Vocal Gumbo collaboration featuring jazz vocalists Jane Monheit, Janis Siegel, and Lauren Kinhan. This playful arrangement of “Fun Life,” written by Fran Landsman and Tommy Wolf, brings together three distinctive voices in a lively celebration of vocal jazz.
In this special “Made in Quarantine” collaboration, Janis Siegel joins the acclaimed vocal trio Duchess—Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, and Melissa Stylianou—for a heartfelt rendition of “We’ll Meet Again.” With Janis’s unmistakable artistry alongside the trio’s signature harmonies and a stellar ensemble of musicians, this performance offers a moving musical message of connection, hope, and the promise of seeing one another again.
WNYC’s Julian Fleisher hosted a celebration of Ella Fitzgerald’s centennial birthday with the help of nine-time Grammy Award winner Janis Siegel and The Harlem School of the Arts’ Dorothy Maynor Singers. They performed some of their favorite songs and discussed Ella’s influence and legacy over the last 100 years, live at The Greene Space at WNYC.
In this intimate conversation with veteran journalist Tony Guida, Janis Siegel reflects on her musical journey, from her Brooklyn childhood and early love of singing to her extraordinary career with The Manhattan Transfer. She discusses the art of studio recording, her approach to interpreting lyrics, the group’s groundbreaking vocalese recordings, and her work as an educator, producer, and solo artist. Featuring a beautiful studio performance of “Midnight Sun,” the interview offers a personal glimpse into Janis’s artistry, musical curiosity, and enduring passion for jazz and vocal harmony.
A conversation with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Janis Siegel, founding member of The Manhattan Transfer, as she reflects on her remarkable career, musical influences, vocal arranging, and collaborations with jazz greats. In this NYU Steinhardt Jazz Interview Series, Siegel shares insights from a lifetime in music and offers advice to the next generation of musicians.