[b]This is the original French group. For the British group after 1973, see [a1510591] and its aliases.[/b] Originally a French vocal group, founded in 1962 by [a=Ward Swingle], specialized in singing classical songs with a capella/jazz arrangement. They were very popular in the USA, and won 3 Grammy Awards in 1964 and 1965. The group disbanded in 1973. Ward moved to England where he formed [a1510591] with an expanded repertoire. The original double-quartet: Alto: Alice Herald, Anne Germain; Soprano: Christiane…