A group of eight singers from Paris under the direction of American Ward Swingle, sing music by Bach in jazz idiom, accompanied by two musicians on bass and drums.
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ACMI Identifier
010492
Language
English
Subject categories
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz music
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz vocals
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)