My busiest month so far this year in terms of music, not for the number of shows or musical events I went to but the fact that two of my all-time favorite musical groups were in town at the same time, during the same weekend. And I absolutely loved it.
It was very sad that this was the first time the Manhattan Transfer, my all-time idols, performed in Japan after the rather unexpected passing of the vocal group’s founder Tim Hauser on October 16, 2014. It will never be the same w/o him but apparently the group will be making more new music in the future which for a fan is great news.
Here is a long but very funny footage from the 31st Grammy Awards show. Funny mostly due to the host Billy Crystal opening the show following which there is a fine live performance from the Manhattan Transfer featuring Tim. Then another funny footage created by Bobby McFerrin and Billy Crystal. I remember watching this in real time on TV.