The Recording Academy Remembers Manhattan Transfer Founder Tim Hauser

The Recording Academy's President/CEO Neil Portnow released the following statement in memory of Manhattan Transfer's Tim Hauser, who passed away on October 16, 2014, at the age of 72.

"Eight-time GRAMMY winner Tim Hauser was a remarkable talent and pioneering figure in jazz vocal music. A founding member of the legendary jazz-pop quartet the Manhattan Transfer, Hauser and his bandmates have been setting the bar for vocal power and precise harmonies for more than five decades. Known for putting their unique spin on the sounds of jazz, R&B, rock, swing, and more, the Manhattan Transfer became the first group to ever win GRAMMY Awards in both Pop and Jazz categories in the same year. In addition to his impressive vocal ability, Hauser was also a gifted producer and vocal arranger. Throughout his career, his love for music and performing always prevailed, as evidenced by the group's live shows and international popularity. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and fellow group members, as well as to all who have been entertained by his exceptional talent."

Pictured: Manhattan Transfer group members Tim Hauser (left) and Alan Paul (right), and Solomon Burke (seated) with members of the GRAMMY Foundation's GRAMMY Jazz Ensemble at the GRAMMY Salute To Jazz event held at The GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles on January 26, 2010. Photo Courtesy of The Recording Academy/Wireimage.com © 2010. Photographed by: Charley Gallay.