It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing)

A few years ago, The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge went into Chapel to record like never before. The results from this recording have never been released... until now.

The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge
Conductor: Stephen Layton

Producer: Adrian Peacock
Recording Engineer: Dave Hinitt
Jazz Style Coach: Joanna L'Estrange

It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing)
Duke Ellington, arr. Ben Parry

[richardforshaw]

Frighteningly good- how far have Collegiate choirs come since their beginnings!

[richardnorth]

If the results of that recording session were released as an album, I would most certainly buy it.

[alexanderkoltsov]

Sounds great and amazing. Thank you all.

[Pseudo_Boethius]

That was the absolute BEST version of that tune I've ever come across since the days of Duke Ellington. Absolutely top notch!

[danielboyer]

Quel hommage à Duke Ellington ! MERVEILLEUX !!!!

[ninaayres]

Great ! I recognised Owain Park - Bass!! This is such an unexpected musical treat, thanks for sharing Jeremy.

[josephkarl]

A bit of a surprise, but enjoyable nonetheless. The bassline is especially effective 👍👍👍

[jenniferperez]

It sounds like I'm in a magical choir, and I'm also learning this song for my concert, sounds amazing keep up the good work❤

[btimes]

There should have been a camera in the Ante-Chapel also -- no doubt Newton was shimmying vigorously!

[wsvwsv]

I do hear trumpets, trombones, bass and drums. Am I crazy? No. You are a brillant company!

[Henry_Crun]

It goes without saying how great the choir are. My favourite by far. However, a huge nod to ben parry for that arrangement!

[davidjewell]

hey are so good with another Jazz song, ,

[lisaschneider]

Really well done and very enjoyable...but what an odd choice for Easter Sunday.

[avesta]

Can’t wait to join this choir (if I do get an offer)!!

[petermbristol]

Absolutely brilliant from a choir oozing with musical talent. A joy to watch - and I love the boogying!

[shubitoxX]

Is this not published, say on Spotify?

[MarcoFisio]

this came unexpected, what an
eclectic choir :)

[KennnnnnyTucky]

Brilliant. Please post more from these sessions. Is this available to download/cd/dvd?

[williampike]

Tony Pike
Fantastic
May we PLEASE have more
I detected a couple of bars towards the end from "Lullaby in Birdland"
The performance reminded me of a concert in West Road a few years ago
when Maestro Layton was in a similar "get with it" mood

[Metronoma]

Please! When is this Album coming out so you can buy it?🙏🙏i would so love to have it😀😀