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The vocal music world has lost a star. Rest in peace, Ward Swingle (1927-2015). He was a leader of the UK based Swingle Singers, proponents of very creative a cappella vocal music. ‘Ward was a wonderful musician-pianist and a perfectionist in the way he prepared,’ according to John Lubbock. ‘Along with Gene Purling he was probably the best vocal arranger in the world. I was so lucky to have those few years working with him.’ In a statement, the current Swingle Singers said Ward Swingle ‘redefined what singers could do, made us hear music in a new way.’ In his memory, please enjoy this link to a Swingle Singers performance of Tchaikovskys 1812 Overture. RIP.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 04:05:25 +0000

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