The Ritz (quartet)

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The Ritz
Years active 1984 - 1996
Website Official site
Members
Jim Shisler— Tenor
Doug Nichol — Lead
Don J. "DJ" Hiner — Baritone
Ben Ayling — Bass

The Ritz is a barbershop quartet from the Johnny Appleseed District of the Barbershop Harmony Society (comprising roughly Ohio, West Virginia, and parts of Pennsylvania and Kentucky). Each member of the quartet taught vocal music in different school districts. After coming in fourth at the San Francisco convention in 1990, the quartet won the international championship in 1991. The quartet has travelled internationally and has appeared on two PBS specials, Keep America Singing (in 1994) and World's Largest Concert (in 1996).

[edit] Discography

  • Puttin' On The Ritz (Interactive CD; 2002)
  • Rare Times (CD; 1997)
  • On Moonlight Bay (CD, Cassette;)
  • Swingin' on a Star (CD, Cassette; 1994)
  • Old Songs Are Just Like Old Friends (CD; 1992)
  • I'm Beginning to See the Light (CD; 1991)
  • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (CD, Cassette)
  • The Ritz Anthology (CD) (Includes the previous four.)
  • The Ritz (Cassette)

Also appear on

  • First Recording with the Pride of Toledo Chorus, (CD, Cassette)

[edit] References

Preceded by
Acoustix
Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Champions
1991
Succeeded by
Keepsake