 In 1969, Cashman, Pistilli and West were introduced to a talented young musician, Maury Muehleisen.Soon after they signed Muehleisen, Pistilli left the partnership and became a founding member of The Manhattan Transfer, joining up with West's lifelong hometown friend Tim Hauser and West's then wife, Pat Rosalia.Cashman and West produced Muehleisen’s album "Gingerbreadd", released by Capitol Records in November 1970.