Janis Siegel

Janis Siegel, a ten-time Grammy winner, became a foundational member of The Manhattan Transfer in 1972, quickly establishing her distinctive voice as a hallmark of their internationally recognized sound. Her recording career began in 1965 with Young Generation, which released the single ‘The Hideaway’ on Red Bird Records. With The Manhattan Transfer, Siegel sang lead on prominent songs including ‘Operator,’ ‘Chanson D’Amour,’ ‘Twilight Zone,’ and ‘The Boy from N.Y.C.’ She also co-wrote and provided lead vocals for the Grammy-winning track ‘Sassy.’ Siegel further gained recognition as a gifted vocal arranger, contributing five charts to the group’s highly regarded album ‘VOCALESE’ and seven charts to the Grammy-winning album ‘BRASIL.’ Her arranging prowess was honored with a Grammy Award in 1980 for ‘Birdland.’ Throughout her career with The Manhattan Transfer, the group garnered acclaim, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music in 1993 and induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. Parallel to her group work, Siegel cultivated a solo career, releasing nearly a dozen albums.

In 2013, she released ‘Night Songs: A Late Night Interlude.’ In 2015, Siegel partnered with the Requinte Trio (John DiMartino and Nanny Assis) for the critically acclaimed album ‘Honey & Air.’ She has also performed dual collaborations with esteemed jazz pianist Fred Hersch, solidifying her reputation as a dynamic artist within the jazz and vocal communities. Siegel’s most recent endeavors include a series of impactful releases. In 2020, she released ‘Mazel’ with John Di Martino and Cantor Daniel Kramer, followed by ‘Cryin’ in My Whiskey’ with John Di Martino in 2021. Demonstrating her ongoing creative output, Siegel released ‘Vox Humana’ with Bobby Sanabria in 2023.