From The Swingle Singers: We are profoundly saddened by the news that our founder, friend and mentor Ward Swingle has passed away at the age of 87. Ward was an inspiration to so many in the vocal community and beyond. As an arranger, composer and vocalist he redefined what singers could do, made us hear music in a new way and brought us so much joy. It has always been an immense honour and privilege to perform under his name. Even long after he retired from the group Ward was incredibly supportive of the current Swingles, always excited to hear about our latest projects and encouraging us to take risks. His passing is a huge loss and our thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time. Thank you, Ward, for everything you have given us. The Swingle Singers formed in 1962 in Paris, France, with Ward Swingle, who reformed the group in London in 1973. Singers have changed over the years, but the ensemble continues to grace us with its ensemble singing. Here is a classic Swingle recording from 1963.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:03:42 +0000
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