Jazzchor Freiburg - Schwing!

Schwing! Is an outstanding demonstration of the precision and the energy of the renowned chorus, this time focussing on swing. Bertrand Gr�ger, the ensemble's founder and director, leads his internationally awarded group through twelve custom-made arrangements which are truly up-to-date and yet conscious of their musical traditions. Schwing! Sees the Jazzchor performing real 1940's Swing and � equally convincing � Miles Davis' intelligent cool-jazz, a grand Beatles' ballad and an intimate jewel of Norwegian singer-songwriting. And yet, it all swings.An amazing line-up of celebrity guest artists shows up on the new album, including Kirby Shaw, Bob Stoloff, Roger Treece and noted jazz singer C�cile Verny. Having performed mostly a cappella over the last few years, on Schwing! The Jazzchor Freiburg and the featured soloists are brilliantly accompanied by a classic jazz trio of piano, double bass and drums.Schwing is a convincing top-level recording; in the CD's liner notes Thierry Lalo (Les Voice Messengers) explicitly praises �the quality of the arrangements, the talent of the guest soloists and the excellent intonation, precision and energy of the choir itself�.It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that Schwing!�Line-up:Jazzchor Freiburg featuring:Kirby ShawRoger TreeceC�cile VernyOliver GiesTokunboBob StoloffMyriam WestBettina NtimpirangezaMichaela Nagel