Undoubtedly one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music today, The Real Group is famed for its superlative creativity, delighting audiences with jazz originals and reworkings of popular favourites. The group’s

performances display an unbeatable combination of its trademark sound, ‘At the core of this quintet's insatiable humour and audience engagement. Hailing from Sweden, The repertoire are the standards Real Group has created a unique musical expression in a field between on which every jazz artist jazz, pop and Nordic European choral music. …eventually must prove his mettle’ Formed at ’s Royal Academy of Music, from which the original group graduated in 1989, The Real Group has enjoyed an international CHICAGO TRIBUNE touring career for 30 years, with highlights including performances at

prestigious events such as the Queen of Sweden’s birthday (when it ‘I wish I was in this group’ performed the Abba classic ‘’ together with the former Abba JON HENDRICKS member Anni-Frid Lyngstad) and the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

Its versatility and creativity makes it possible for the group to collaborate with symphony orchestras, jazz groups, big bands and pop bands alike – not to mention artists such as Barbara Hendricks, Toots Thielemans and Sir George Martin.

The Real Group hosts its own festival in Stockholm, welcoming visitors from more than 20 countries. In 2015, the group presents the LEVELELEVEN festival with Finnish a cappella group Rajaton. Education and outreach remains at the core of the group’s work, and regular workshops and courses are offered through The Real Group Academy. The singers are proud to be Ambassadors for the charity Star For Life in Sweden and South Africa.

With an impressive and popular discography, The Real Group has released a wealth of celebrated discs, including their most recent offerings: ‘Live in Japan’ (2013) and ‘The Real Group’ (2015), a compilation album for the group’s 30 th anniversary.

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PROGRAMMES

From Mozart to Michael Jackson As one of the leading forces on the vocal music scene today, The Real Group present a programme, inspired by their CD release ‘The Real Group: Three Decades of vocal music’, of incredible creativity as they mix jazz standards with Nordic gems and popular favourites. Featuring Nat King Cole’s Nature Boy, jazz picks including Pass Me the Jazz & popular favourites Count Basie Medley and Gee Mine or Mozart’s?

Pass me the Jazz For three decades, The Real Group’s unbeatable combination of vocal artistry and perfection, insatiable humour and a unique personal touch has delighted audiences worldwide.

ON DISC “The Real Group: Three Decades of vocal music”

th Special 30 Anniversary compilation disc Alternative Programmes

A World of Christmas The legendary Swedish voices create a perfect ‘Holiday Mix’ with comedy, festive cheer and warmth combined, including Christmas classics "The Christmas Song" & "Silent Night" and traditional Swedish favourites including "Nu Tändas Tusen Juleljus" and "Julfemman".

Pops: The Real Group with Symphony Orchestra or Big Band Please contact [email protected] for more details & availability

WATCH Shot on the island of Södermalm, the Södermalm Sessions (live) are a series of dazzling intimate performances captured on video:

Nature Boy www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRqOjKWobSI Pass me the Jazz www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDsjZXrYIZk

EDUCATION Offering joint concerts, masterclasses, and workshops, education & outreach lies at the core of the group’s work and interest. They present their very own festival and act as Artistic Directors for a festival in Seoul, South Korea & are Ambassadors for charity Star For Life in Sweden & South Africa.

Ikon Arts Management , Suite 114 Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH +44 (0)20 7354 9199, [email protected]