“These guys are exceptional musicians… a signature sound
that is sure to delight audiences for years to come.” - Cedric Dent, TAKE 6
In the world of a cappella singing groups, the international
group Accent has carved out its own jazzy niche. Inspired by the wizardly
harmonies of TAKE 6 and, before them, The Hi-Lo’s, the six men of Accent, all
of them accomplished singer/arrangers in their own countries, decided to take
their love of close-harmony jazz singing as far as it could go. Hailing from
the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, France and Sweden, the six met and began
recording together online in 2011. They have since come together to record and
tour, becoming an International vocal supergroup. Their amazing blend and
arrangements have been acclaimed by a cappella fans, jazz fans, and fellow
musicians. With IN THIS TOGETHER, they have far surpassed the usual a cappella
group fare of pop covers with an all-original program that displays their
peerless blend and fearless jazz harmonies. But this is no mere display of
technical acumen: their impeccable skills are in the service of accessible,
memorable melodies and passionate lyrics.
In addition to three songs by members James, Simon and JB,
the album includes a brilliant, previously unrecorded song written by TAKE 6’s
Mervyn Warren and Mark Kibble, as well as contributions by Michael
Jackson-collaborator Siedah Garrett and Denmark-based jazz vocalist/bassist
Kristin Korb. It also represents a milestone in the way they work: It’s the
first time they have actually recorded together in the same studio, after years
of collaborating remotely On YouTube videos and their first album.
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