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]]> Manhatten Transfer live Since 1972, Grammy winning doo-wop jazz and A Cappella singing quartet, the Manhattan Transfer has been delighting audiences with their unique blend of cool and at times sophisticated campy bebop, fusion, jazz and pop.

On June 6th, you can see them perform free at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage 11th Anniversary.   

Here’s one of their signature tunes – Birdland.

And another unique interpretation – Twilight Zone.

Manhattan Transfer
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Millennium Stage – Grand Foyer
2700 F Street, NW
Washington DC. 20566 (map it)Transfer to Manhattan Date and Time – Friday, June 6, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

Tickets - FREE – No tickets are required.

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Foggy Bottom/George Washington University station (23rd and I St.) – Blue and Orange lines, then a 3-block walk.

Take the Kennedy Center’s free shuttle (runs every 15 minutes) from the Metro station. Shuttle hours  – Monday-Friday from 9:45 a.m.-Midnight, Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-Midnight, and from Noon-Midnight on Sundays.

Parking - limited parking is available at the Kennedy Center for $16.00.

Images – Flickr – group, subway sign

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