The Ditties

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The Ditties is a vocal trio from Lithuania, formed by three young professional jazz singers and performing early swing vocal music from 1930 and 1940, which is best known for the close harmony and syncopated rhythm.Trio fascinates with its energy, delicacy and joyful mood. The harmony of the voices, playfulness, vintage clothes and special repertoire will bring you into the swinging decade. It's also a great pleasure for those who nowadays miss the acoustic and cozy jazz sound. The instrumental section ( saxophone, guitar and double bass ).

Band Members
The Ditties - queens of swing:
Veronika Čičinskaitė-Golovanova - vocal,
Rūta Švipaitė - vocal,
Ugnė Bakanauskaitė - vocal.

Joined at concerts by swing virtuoso:
Remigijus Rančys - saxophone, melodika,
Paulius Volkovas - guitar,
Denis Murašov - double bass.

The Ditties: Finding Freedom in Swing

by Matthew Vasiliauskas
May 15, 2023

When asked what interested her about the jazz art form, Nina Simone responded, “I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about. But jazz is dedicated to freedom, and that is far more important." Typically, what drives an artist's ambition, is the desire to hold mastery over their medium. Whether for their own gratification, or to attract the attention of others, the artist wants to bend the established rules of their ...