The Sam Singers - Best of Sam Singers“The Sam Singers” is the name of Switzerland’s leading close-harmony group, which is dedicated to the swinging melodies and unforgettable hits of the first half of the 20th century. “Close harmony” refers to the style of tightly interwoven vocals: a velvety-soft vocal sound with jazzy Harmonies. For many years, the Sam Singers have been recreating the original sound of early hits, prioritizing exceptional sound quality above all else.Their precise, warm sound brings the atmosphere of that era back to life—whether it’s the evergreens of the Manhattan Transfer, the Chordettes, the King Sisters, the Andrews Sisters, the Swiss hit-making trio Geschwister Schmid, or the German vocal group Comedian Harmonists; the four-part vocal group moves its audience with delightful authenticity. The Sam Singers complement their hosted shows with anecdotes about the music and its background, along with period artifacts, choreography, and period-appropriate outfits.In addition to their concert, television, and festival performances—including appearances accompanied by the Pepe Lienhard Big Band, the Atlantis Big Band, the Argovia Philharmonic, or the Celebration Pop Orchestra at the KKL—the Sam Singers also regularly perform in their combo lineup for private and corporate events.In addition to their existing program “Holiday in Switzerland” (hits by Caterina Valente, Vico Torriani, Paola, and many others) and the annual Christmas program “Swinging Xmas” are joined by the anniversary program “Come Fly with Me” and the new nostalgia show “Sentimental Journey.” With this new program, the Sam Singers are moving a bit closer in time and drawing more heavily on music from the 1950s. Here, too, they take their cue from the timeless originals of this golden age of popular music. Songs like “Mr. Sandman,” “Take the A-Train,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” “Quizás, quizás, quizás,” band arrangements of hits from the economic miracle era, and, of course, Doris Day’s No. 1 hit “Sentimental Journey.” In addition to the Sam Singers’ signature mix of German, Swiss, and American songs, this time they’ve added a few tracks from South America. A nod toward jazz, yet still firmly rooted in nostalgia.For this concert, the Sam Singers have put together a “best-of” selection from their extensive repertoire.The Sam Singers are:Catriona Bühler, vocalsJulia Schiwowa, vocalsNoelle Bobst, vocalsSamuel Zünd, vocals, bandleader, arranger, and pianistOn double bass: Fridolin Blumer
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