May 7, 2015 Media Contact: Amy Snell (650) 223-8663,
[email protected] OSHMAN FAMILY JCC PRESENTS TEN TIME GRAMMY WINNERS THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER Oshman Family JCC-Schultz Cultural Arts Hall 7:30pm, May 31, 2015 PALO ALTO, CA (May 7, 2015) — The Oshman Family JCC presents the ten time Grammy-winning vocal quartet The Manhattan Transfer in a special benefit concert. With both critical and commercial success since it was founded in 1972, The Manhattan Transfer has wowed sold-out audiences around the world with its jazzy treatment of a wide spectrum of musical styles, from swing to doo-wop, pop, and rhythm and blues. Praised for its stylish and sophisticated arrangements and a razzle-dazzle stage presence, The Manhattan Transfer will perform at 7:30pm, Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Oshman Family JCC- Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. For tickets and more information visit http://paloaltojcc.org/artsbravura or call (650) 223-8664. Proceeds raised enable the OFJCC to continue presenting its exceptional Arts & Dialogues season of cultural and performing arts events. The Manhattan Transfer has remained an important part of musical history for over forty years. The legendary quartet has won 10 Grammy Awards of 20 nominations, has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and continues to wow audiences with live performances throughout the country and the world. The Manhattan Transfer is comprised of Cheryl Bentyne, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel, and Trist Curless, who recently stepped into the shoes of the group’s founder, Tim Hauser, after his passing last year.