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Swingle Singers: Jazz Sebastian Bach Vol II

Song Name   Arranger
Vivace   Ward Swingle
Prelude and Fugue No. 10 in E minor   Ward Swingle
Choral   Ward Swingle
Gavotte   Ward Swingle
Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C major   Ward Swingle
Fugue in G major   Ward Swingle
Adagio   Ward Swingle
Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C sharp major   Ward Swingle
Choral   Ward Swingle
Fugue No. 21 in B flat major   Ward Swingle

Produced by Ward Swingle

This CD is a real treat for Swingles fans, as well as those just getting turned on to them, the original French Swingle Singers, featuring Ward himself doing all the arrangements and singing with the group! For those who are new to the Swingles, these are classic Bach pieces performed incredibly, unbelievably by voices only, singing in a seamless 'scat-singing' style. Since their first record these 8 singers became, if possible, even more polished and refinedÐin the years that separated the two volumes the Swingles were voted 'Best Vocal Group in the World' several times. These are some of their best-known works: from the Fugue in G Major for organ, to the Concerto in D minor for 2 violins, the Choral from the Cantata BMV 147 to the Prelude in C major. Don't be misled by the names, this is all a cappella, with the exception of almost imperceptible drums. In the liner notes we find fascinating little odds and ends about the 10 pieces and such details as an 'Ave Maria' being slipped into the score here or there. But know that this is marvelously original and inventive music and that the Swingles have remained true to the spirit that Bach instilled in his works, a profoundly human fervor and a joyously optimistic faith. As we know Johan Sebastian would, enjoy!

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