Cheryl Bentyne: Talk Of The Town

Vocalist Cheryl Bentyne, a 25-year member of the legendary Manhattan Transfer, steps into the solo spotlight with the release of 'Talk of the Town', her debut on the Telarc label. Bentyne brings her sexy, compelling vocal style to a collection of standards from the great American songbook, including "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," "The Very Thought of You" and "These Foolish Things." Her skilled interpretations are augmented by an all-star lineup of some of the most prominent names in the current jazz scene including pianist Kenny Barron, tenor saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman, flugelhornist Chuck Mangione, percussionist Don Alias and bassist John Patitucci. Personnel: Cheryl Bentyne - (vocals), Don Alias - (percussion), Kenny Baron - (piano), Corey Allen - (piano, organ), John Patitucci - (bass), Lewis Nash - (drums), Chuck Mangione - (flugelhorn), David "Fathead" Newman - (saxophone) and others