This program of songs was chosen to showcase the beauty of vocal jazz. I've always been passionate about jazz, and recently started pursuing a minor in jazz performance. The first song, "In the Beginning" is by Jake Heggie (b. 1961), a living American composer. The second selection, "I'm Beginning to See the Light" is by Duke Ellington (1899-1974) and Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996). This is one of Ella's greatest hits. Accompaniment provided by Ann Deighton.