The Swingles Archives

115: Astor Piazzolla, “Tango: Zero Hour”

A mind-popping marriage of virtuosity, passion, and precision.

August 17, 2023 by jeff Other Song Of the week 9

139: The Swingle Singers, ‘On the 4th of July’ (James Taylor)

This week we talk about the United States’ bar mitzvah, how we discovered Bach, the history of The Swingle Singers, the marvels of Scandinavian a cappella festivals, and older people falling in love.

June 26, 2019 by jeff A Cappella Rock Song Of the week Vocalists 12

161, The Swingle Singers, ‘Sinfonia from Partita No.2 in C Minor’

The 2013 Swingle Singers are great. The 1963 Swingle Singers weren’t bad, either. (Caution: This posting contains a clip of Glenn Gould practicing which may not be suitable for younger audiences.)

January 25, 2013 by jeff A Cappella Classical Song Of the week 5