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Fantasia In F Minor And Major by The Swingle Singers

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The Swingle Singers Currently Based In London Are An International A Cappella Phenomenon Whose History Dates Back To 1962. For Over Seven Decades The Unmistakable Sound Of "Swingle Singing" Has Defined The Art Form Virtuosic Vocal Agility And Blend Demonstrated By Their Signature Close-Microphone Technique Combined With High-Level Entertainment That Has Thrilled Audiences Around The Globe. The Latest Lineup Of Young And Talented Voices Represents The Group's Transformation From Pioneering Classical/jazz Crossover Artists To Contemporary Vocal Super-Group. Their Repertoire Encompasses Classical Jazz Latin Pop And Rock All Accompanied By Their Own Vocal Rhythm Section. The Swingle Singers Have Performed All Across The UK America Asia And Virtually Every Country In Europe Have Released Over 50 Recordings And Have Won Five Grammy Awards. As Of 2010 The Swingle Singers Are Comprised Of - Joanna Goldsmith-Eteson Soprano UK - Sara Brimer Soprano US - Clare Wheeler Alto UK - Lucy Bailey Alto UK - Richard Eteson* Tenor UK - Christopher Jay Tenor UK - Kevin Fox Baritone Canada - Tobias Hug Bass Germany * Richard Eteson Recently Announced His Departure From The Group. History Of The Swingle Singers
The Swingle Singers Were A Vocal Group Originally Founded In Paris France In 1962 And Comprised Of Ward Swingle Anne Germain Jeanette Baucomont And Jean Cussac. The Group Directed Primarily By The Eponymous Ward Swingle And Accompanied By Bass And Drums Produced Complicated Technically Impressive Covers Of Anything From Modern Classics The Beatles To Classical Music Tchaikovsky Beethoven To Opera Rossini . Their Arrangements Are Often Informed By Jazz Harmonies And Stylings. Other Influences Included Nat King Cole Various Smooth Singers And Pianists. The Swingle Singers Were Active In Classical Music. A 'hit' For Them Was Bach's 'Air On The G String' Recorded With The Modern Jazz Quartet. Luciano Berio Wrote His Postmodern Symphony Sinfonia For Eight Voices And Orchestra With Them In Mind. The Original Group Disbanded In 1973 But Has Reformed Several Times Since Using Different Names But Continuing Ward Swingle's Tradition Of Jazz-Infused Arrangements And Extreme Technical Proficiency. The Most Current Incarnation Of The Group Is Once Again Called The Swingle Singers. The Swingel Singers Official Site Http //www.Swinglesingers.Com

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