Vocals: Erin Dickins | Piano: Rob Mounsey | Bass: David Finck, Francois Moutin | Drums: Ray Marchica | Guitar: Bruce Watson, Bob Mann, Jesse Frederick | Trumpet: Barry Danielian, John Fumo, Jesse Frederick | Tenor Sax: Lawrence Feldman, John Lissauer, Bob Sheppard | Trombone: Birch Johnson, Charlie Morilles | Cello: Anja Wood | Vibes & Percussion: John Lissauer, Nick Vincent, Rob Mounsey | Background Vocals: Jesse Frederick, Kentavius Jones, Ed Shockley, Erin Dickins, Hensen Vocal Duet on “Can’t We Be Friends” – Jesse Frederick | Java Jive Cameo and Back Ground Vocals by the original Manhattan Transfer: Tim Hauser, Marty Nelson, Gene Pistilli.
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A founding member of Manhattan Transfer, Erin Dickins continues to enchant audiences throughout the world. During her career Erin has performed and recorded with Leonard Cohen, Bette Midler, James Taylor, The Talking Heads, James Brown, Barry Manilow, Jaco Pastorius and Ashford & Simpson, to name but a few.
We are proud to release her debut solo album titled Java Jive. The title track of the CD is a remake of the original Ink Spots hit recorded on the first Manhattan Transfer album “Jukin” and features Erin’s long time friend and Manhattan Transfer co-founder Tim Hauser. Dickins’ album was carefully crafted over a two-year period by a group of renowned musicians including Film & TV composer Jesse Frederick (Flamingo Kid, Full House, Perfect Strangers, Step By Step, Family Matters), pianist/arranger Rob Mounsey (Kurt Elling, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Deborah Cox) and bassist David Finck (Harry Connick Jr., Steve Kuhn, Rod Stewart, Sir Andre Previn).
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