{"id":33309,"date":"2018-03-02T13:41:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T18:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=33309"},"modified":"2018-03-02T13:41:43","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T18:41:43","slug":"soul-singer-songwriter-actor-phillip-brandon-opens-for-10x-grammy-award-winning-the-manhattan-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/soul-singer-songwriter-actor-phillip-brandon-opens-for-10x-grammy-award-winning-the-manhattan-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Soul Singer-Songwriter-Actor PHILLIP BRANDON Opens for 10X Grammy Award Winning THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER"},"content":{"rendered":"

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Billboard Chart Topping Soul Singer-Songwriter-Actor and Los Angeles Native Phillip Brandon to open for 10-time Grammy\u00ae Award Winning THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, March 9 at 8 p.m. Celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2017, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the world\u2019s greatest and most innovative vocal groups.<\/p>\n

\"Singer
\nWinners of ten Grammy Awards, with millions of records sold worldwide, this amazing quartet is building upon the extraordinary legacy created by founder Tim Hauser who organized the four-part harmony group on October 1, 1972 in New York City. Now consisting of Janis Siegel (alto), Alan Paul (tenor), Cheryl Bentyne (soprano), and newcomer Trist Curless (bass) who replaced Hauser following his passing on October 16, 2014, the group is proud to extend Hauser\u2019s vision more than four decades later.<\/p>\n

\"The
\nThis performance features Los Angeles native Phillip Brandon who will be setting the stage for this legendary group. In addition to being a long time member of the multi platinum Trans-Siberian Orchestra<\/a>, Phillip is also celebrating the success of his debut album \u2018The Story Begins<\/a>\u2019 whose single \u2018Come On\u2019 is currently enjoying Billboard Chart Topping success!<\/p>\n

The Story Begins has received a rave \u201cHighly Recommended\u201d rating from trusted music website SoulTracks<\/a>. Their writer Howard Dukes praised, \u201cPhillip Brandon\u2019s\u00a0The Story Begins\u00a0reveals that he is an artist not content to be contained by beats and tracks. It\u2019s a very good album of eight originals and a cover of Luther Vandross\u2019 \u201cWait for Love.\u201d Listeners will be richly rewarded by Brandon\u2019s determination to remain true to his story and where it has led him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phillip Brandon is a proud graduate of Morehouse College<\/a> and Venice High School<\/a> who leapt into an enviable career as a singer and actor in musical theater staples such as the Broadway national tour of \u201cThe Color Purple,\u201d Hong Kong Disney\u2019s \u201cThe Lion King\u201d &, more recently, BeBe Winans biographical hit \u201cBorn For This.\u201d He is the son of Brenda Davis, a.k.a. \u201cMs. B,\u201d a one-time member of Ray Charles\u2019 legendary female backing vocal group The Raelettes. Brenda passed down the love of music to her son and even guests with him on the beautiful jazz piece \u201cStay in the Moment\u201d \u2013 just one of many highlights from The Story Begins.<\/p>\n

\"The
\nThe ten songs co-produced by prolific songwriter Preston Glass<\/a> (Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Kenny G) dynamically range from originals such as Phillip\u2019s epic wedding song \u201cThe Promise\u201d, the uplifting \u201cChocolate Child\u201d (channeling Sammy Davis, Jr. and Gregory Porter) and the luscious piano ballad \u201cA Funny Thing Happened (On the Way to Goodbye)\u201d to the tender Tropicana of the Stevie Wonder-esque \u201cLooking For You (In Somebody Else\u2019s Eyes).\u201d<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT PHILLIP\u2019S NEW MUSIC VIDEO — \u201cCome On\u201d
\nhttp:\/\/smarturl.it\/ComeOnMusicVideo<\/a><\/p>\n

THE STORY BEGINS available now!
\nhttps:\/\/www.phillipbrandon.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER – LIVE In Concert:<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Singer | Songwriter | Actor Los Angeles Native PHILLIP BRANDON<\/p>\n

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018.<\/p>\n

The Saban Theatre
\n8440 Wilshire Blvd
\nBeverly Hills, CA 90211
\n888-645-5006<\/p>\n

Showtime: 8 p.m.
\nAdmission: $38+
\nhttps:\/\/manhattantransfer.brownpapertickets.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information on PHILLIP BRANDON, contact:<\/strong>
\nPhil Davis
\nTIC Group Management \u2013 818-533-8386
\nticgroupmanagement@gmail.com<\/p>\n

VIDEO (YouTube): https:\/\/youtu.be\/mz0LAhydfGw<\/a><\/p>\n