Jazz - Real Group

   About six years ago, I was introduced to this Swedish vocal jazz group by my girlfriend at the time. At this point in my life, jazz was a genre of music I particularly cared for - probably due to the fact I knew very little about it. However, this group came across as revolutionary for me. I was really into choral music at the time (in fact, I think we were driving to a conference where we would be singing in a choir) and she put this one and I was amazed by the intonation, color, and texture that five people provided.

   Several days later, I started searching for their music and listening to videos of them performing live. I was even more amazed at the fact they sounded stronger and even more dynamic listening and watching them live in comparison to their sound on the CD. This group completely boggled my mind. It was then I took some time to learn a little more about vocal jazz by joining the WVC jazz choir. Really hard music to do... especially learning how to work balance and blend and sing with a microphone (speaking from the perspective of someone who is trained classically). So I completely respect to those who pursue this particular art.

   Here are some of my favorites by the group (mind you, there are several other pieces they have that I like, but I couldn't find a decent recording online):

Words
Gota
Walking Down the Street
It Don't Mean a Thing
Mister Father
Thousand Things