Swedish vocal super-group The Real Group is famed for superlative THE REAL GROUP creativity as they delight with jazz originals and reworkings of popular TH CELEBRATE THEIR 30 favourites. Undoubtedly one of the leading forces in the world of vocal ANNIVERSARY IN 2015 music today, The Real Group’s performances display an unbeatable combination of vocal artistry and perfection, insatiable humour and a unique personal touch. Born entertainers, this is a world class act whose ‘At the core of this quintet's inimitable trademark sound has seen them perform on some of the repertoire are the standards world’s biggest stages. The Real Group have created a unique musical expression in the field between jazz, pop and Nordic European choral on which every jazz artist music. …eventually must prove his

mettle’ Formed at ’s Royal Academy of Music, from which the original CHICAGO TRIBUNE group graduated in 1989, The Real Group have enjoyed an international touring career for nearly 30 years, with highlights including ‘I wish I was in this group’ prestigious events such as the Queen of Sweden’s birthday (when they JON HENDRICKS performed the Abba classic ‘’ together with the former Abba member Anni-Frid Lyngstad) and performing at the opening of the FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Their versatility and creativity makes it possible for the group to collaborate with symphony orchestras, jazz groups and pop bands alike – not to mention with contemporary artists including George Martin, Bobby McFerrin, Barbara Hendricks and Toots Thielemans.

With an impressive discography, The Real Group has released a wealth of celebrated CDs including: ‘A World for Christmas’ (Universal Music 2012) and ‘Live in Japan’ (2013). The 2013/14 season sees the group touring in the USA, across Europe and the Far East with their a cappella programme, as well as collaborations with symphony orchestras and in special project LEVELELEVEN with Finnish vocal group Rajaton.

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PROGRAMMES

2014 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 latest CD release ‘Live in Japan’, 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?

th 2015 The Real Group’s 30 Anniversary 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 and in 2015 the group will tour a special celebratory programme to mark their 30 th Anniversary.

ON DISC "Live in Japan"

Alternative Programmes ‘this superb recording showcases the stunning voices & sublime arrangements A World of Christmas that make the Real Group one of the very The legendary Swedish voices create a perfect ‘Holiday Mix’ best in the business.’ 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".

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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.

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