The Swingle Singers – Bach: Swingle Style

TITLE

The Swingle Singers – Bach: Swingle Style
Philips – 6444 500 

DESCRIPTION

A classic Philips International Series reissue of the Swingle Singers’ iconic vocal‑jazz arrangements of the works of J.S. Bach. Using their trademark scat‑vocal technique, the ensemble transforms Bach’s preludes, fugues, and chorales into lively, rhythmically intricate interpretations. This edition includes material originally recorded in 1963 and 1968, covering both early and later Swingle line‑ups. A staple album for lovers of vocal jazz and Baroque crossovers. 

CONDITION

Media: VG
• Light surface marks
• Plays with moderate background noise
• No major skips
Sleeve: VG
• Light edge and corner wear
• Clean front and back
Catalogue: 6444 500
Label: Philips
Format: LP, Stereo, Reissue
Country: UK 

TRACKLIST

Side A

1. Fugue in D minor (Art of the Fugue)
2. Aria (Suite No.3 in D)
3. Fugue No.5 in D (Well‑Tempered Clavier I)
4. Sinfonia (Partita No.2)
5. Canon
6. Prelude & Fugue No.10 in E minor (WTC I)
   Side B
7. Chorale from Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben BWV 147
8. Fugue in G (BWV 541)
9. Adagio (Sonata No.3 BWV 1016)
10. Prelude (Organ Chorale Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 659)
11. Fugue No.21 in B‑flat (WTC I BWV 866)
12. Bourrée II (English Suite No.2)