Cheryl Bentyne (singer)

Cheryl Bentyne is a Grammy-winning singer best-known as a member of the vocal quartet The Manhattan Transfer.

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, she first appeared on the Manhattan Transfer's 1979 album, "Extensions" which won the group its first of ten Grammys to date (2008) for "Birdland" (Best Jazz Fusion Performance).

She shared another Grammy with Bobby McFerrin for "Another Night in Tunisia” from the album"Vocalese", and received another Grammy as writer of "Sassy".

Solo career

In 1988, she appeared on bassist Rob Wasserman’s "Duets" album, and the following year recorded "Back in Business", with fellow Transfer member Janis Siegel and Lorraine Feather for the soundtrack to the film "Dick Tracy" (1990).

She also collaborated with trumpeter/composer Mark Isham in the soundtrack to the 1991 Alan Rudolph film, "Mortal Thoughts".

In 1992 she released her solo debut album "Something Cool".

In 2000, Bentyne recorded and released an album from her musical revue based on the music and wit of Cole Porter, "Dreaming of Mister Porter".

Her 2004 "Talk of the Town" album featured pianist Kenny Barron, saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman, flugelhornist Chuck Mangione, percussionist Don Alias and drummer Lewis Nash.

Her 2005 album, "Let Me Off Uptown", is a tribute to the legendary Anita O’Day.