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Crescendo

Five-Part Jazz Harmony rocks! (Or swings rather!)

About Me

Expressed by the hairpin sign (), crescendo is one of the most important effects in music. It's a direction indicating that the tone is to be gradually increased in loudness or force -- just as the CRESCENDO phenomenon continues to blossom and grow. Originally formed in 1998 as an all-male band, CRESCENDO today is a five-part jazz harmony group featuring singers of multiple ethnicities, all joining together to make a sublime sound.Whether performing their signature a capella numbers or fronting a superb band that includes musicians who've toured with the likes of Barry Manilow, Whitney Houston, and Cher, CRESCENDO presents fully choreographed concerts that leave fans exhilarated and satisfied. Come explore the art of vocal harmony!

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Member Since: 7/17/2006
Band Website: crescendo5.com
Band Members: Bobbie Garcia (founding member/music director/bass) -- Charmaine Clamor (alto) www.charmaineclamor.com -- Michael Konik (tenor) www.michaelkonik.com -- Charlotte Pope (mezzo soprano) www.myspace.com/1charpe1 -- Gabrielle Wagner (1st soprano) www.gabriellewagner.com
Influences: The Real Group, Manhattan Transfer, Take 6, Swingle Singers, Bobby McFerrin, Sarah Vaughn,
Sounds Like: "Crescendo is the harmonically-advanced vocal ensemble that operates somewhere between Manhattan Transfer and the Swingle Singers." LA CITY BEAT --------"All the voices are at their best creating wonderful five-part harmony, soloing, or singing acappella. CRESCENDO is actually a sonic jazz history lesson." JAZZ NEWS ---------".....top notched performance of classic love songs, standards, and big-band tunes in a fresh and distinctive style." TRIBUNE, USA --------
Record Label: Devon Records
Type of Label: Indie