Released in 1981, Mecca for Moderns is one of The Manhattan Transfer’s most successful albums, blending smooth vocal jazz with contemporary pop influences. It features standout tracks such as “The Boy from New York City,” which became a Top 10 hit, and “Until I Met You (Corner Pocket).” Showcasing the group’s trademark harmonies and polished arrangements, the album helped solidify their reputation as one of the premier vocal ensembles of the era and earned them multiple Grammy Awards.