Michigan Jake was a barbershop quartet that formed in 1995. The quartet borrowed the name from Michigan J. Frog, the singing frog in the 1955

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''. The original line-up comprised the section leaders of the ''Louisville Times'' chorus of

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. After a few changes in the line-up, Michigan Jake won the 2001 International Quartet Contest in

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, along with becoming the first barbershop quartet to win a Harmony Award from the

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. They announced their retirement on July 1, 2004.

Discography

*''Steppin Out'' with the Louisville Times Chorus (CD, cassette; 1997) * ''For the Record'' (CD/ cassette; 2000) * ''How Rhythm Was Born'' (CD; 2004)

References

External links

Official website

AIC entry
Barbershop Harmony Society Barbershop quartets Musical groups established in 1995 Musical groups disestablished in 2004 Professional a cappella groups {{Barbershop-quartet-stub