Janis Siegel - Nine Time Grammy Winner, Vocalist and Founding Member of the Manhattan Transfer, Producer, Arranger, Teacher and Creative Powerhouse
b'Janis joins The Playful Musician to discuss her quarantine project, Vocal Gumbo, an online vocal group that includes a talk show and music events. She shares about first meeting Ella Fitzgerald, her musical influences, and the ups and downs of starting the Manhattan Transfer. We chat about recording the exceptional Manhattan Transfer album, Vocalese, and some of Janis\\u2019s new work including a Yiddish jazz album. Janis shares her teaching techniques, who\\u2019d she still love to collaborate with, and the words of wisdom she has for aspiring musicians.'