Take 6

Take 6

Vocal Jazz Masters

Experience the unparalleled harmonies and sophisticated arrangements of Take 6, an award-winning a cappella group seamlessly blending jazz, R&B, gospel, and pop into a truly unique sound.

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About

Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel jazz group that formed in 1980 at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. Renowned for their intricate harmonies and innovative arrangements, the sextet has garnered numerous awards and critical acclaim over four decades. Their distinctive sound has made them one of the most influential vocal groups in contemporary music.

Music Style

Their music is characterized by complex six-part vocal harmonies, often performed a cappella, drawing from jazz, R&B, gospel, and pop influences with sophisticated improvisational elements.

Background

Hometown
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Education
Oakwood College
Instruments
vocals
Active
1980-present

Similar Artists

If you like The Manhattan Transfer, The Swingle Singers, or Bobby McFerrin — you'll love Take 6's intricate vocal artistry.

The Manhattan Transfer
Both are acclaimed vocal groups known for complex harmonies and genre-blending, particularly in jazz.
90%
The Swingle Singers
Pioneering vocal jazz groups with a focus on intricate a cappella arrangements and vocal precision.
85%
Bobby McFerrin
While a solo artist, McFerrin shares Take 6's virtuosic vocal improvisation and boundary-pushing a cappella creativity.
75%

Notable Collaborations

Quincy JonesStevie WonderDon HenleyWhitney HoustonRay CharlesElla Fitzgerald
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