Title: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Vocal Coach, Vocal Arranger, and Entertainer
Company: The Manhattan Transfer
Location: West Hills, California, United States
Alan Paul, singer, songwriter, record producer, vocal coach, vocal arranger, and entertainer at The Manhattan Transfer, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Artists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in the music industry.
With nearly seven decades of experience, Dr. Paul has built a distinguished career in the music and entertainment industry. Since 1972, he has excelled in multiple roles with The Manhattan Transfer, including singer, songwriter, record producer and vocal arranger. His discography features notable albums such as “The Manhattan Transfer” in 1975, “Coming Out” in 1976, “Pastiche” in 1977, “The Manhattan Transfer Live Mobile Fidelity” in 1978, “Extensions” in 1979, “Mecca for Moderns” in 1981, “Best of Manhattan Transfer” in 1982, “Bodies and Souls” in 1983, “Vocalese” in 1985, and “Brasil” in 1987. In light of his impressive undertakings, he and his partners have received numerous accolades, including 10 Grammy Awards and 16 Grammy nomination including the Best Vocal Jazz Album for “Fifty” in 2023. Additionally, he has been honored as an inductee into The Vocal Group Hal l of Fame, The East Coast Hall of Fame, received Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Society of Singers, and the prestigious American Eagle Award from the National Music Council.
When not touring, Dr. Paul devotes his time to teaching and coaching up and coming singers and leading masterclasses at schools and universities. He supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark. He holds memberships with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and NARAS. Laying a solid educational foundation, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in music education from Kean University, an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Kean University, a Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music, and is also a certified life coach.
Reflecting on his career, Dr. Paul began his music journey at age nine and started his professional career on Broadway at 12 in the original cast of “Oliver.” In 1971, He joined the original Broadway production of “Grease,” creating the roles of Teen Angel and Johnny Casino. In 1972, he co-founded The Manhattan Transfer with Janis Siegel, Tim Hauser, and Laurel Massé, later including Cheryl Bentyne and Trist Curless, which recorded over 30 albums.
Dr. Paul attributes his success to the unwavering support and companionship of his wife of 44 years, Angela Paul, an accomplished writer whose books include “It’s Hard Being Human” and “The Beauty of Aging” and their daughter Arielle Paul. With their strong sense of independence, it has allowed them all to pursue their individual passions while embarking on the journeys together. In the coming years, Dr. Paul aims to focus on coaching, teaching, writing, singing and producing while continuing to deepen his involvement in the music industry. He is working on his memoir and a documentary about The Manhattan Transfer and plans to dedicate more time to his family. He advises aspiring professionals that achieving success in the music industry requires significant tenacity and hard work that it is crucial to maintain trust and faith in one’s dreams and persist in pursuing them.
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