These kids are great. I used to play this tune (and others by the awesome Neal Hefti) back when I was in high school in the seventies. We were damn good -- but these kids may rock even harder. Great vid!
I wonder why such a miracle emerged at this very ordinary public high school? And why they disappeared? BFJOs in 2010 or around seem not so miraculous for me as those of 2007 or around.
I love the BFJO. Because itshows what dedication to your chosen Art form can do. These kids have reached an excellence at such a tender age that I have ever seen.
This is a very talented group of girls. The band director can make or break a band and this one obviously has a great director. They could nearly pass for a studio orchestra. It doesn't hurt that Neal Hefti was one of my favorites. Well done.
By the way, Paul...meant to tell you that it was your dad that enabled me to attend two marvelous evenings at United Recorders, while Frank was singing and your Dad arranging and conducting the band (Earl Palmer, Al McKibbon, Conte Condoli, Ben Webster, Frank Rosolino, etc.) for the Album; "Sinatra and Swinging Brass." Other than getting to know Neal, the most unforgettable two nights, that I have EVER spent, in my life. I loved your Dad..so VERY much!!! What a gentleman.......
Having had a longtime friendship with Neal since, 1958, can assure you that he is "smiling and happy" having heard this band. Great!!!! I miss Neal very much. The last time that we spent together, was at Marty Paich's funeral, several years ago.
Thank you so very much for being so gracious. Would love to hear the band playing "Lil Darling," The Odd Couple, Duel at Diablo and Girl Talk, as well as, songs that Nal wrote and arranged for Basie.. All written by Neal. God bless these wonderful girls.
Paul, were "Francie" and Neal your parents?? Jonny Frigo was the impetus of your Dad and I to meet. Was performing at "Easy Street," in Chicago. When appearing at the "Hilltop Club," in Palm Springs, we shared driving going back to Hollywood. He was involved in an album featuring Ann-Margaret. Refraining his exact words; "asolutely dread having to be involved dealing with a NON-SINGER." Paul, are you currently living in Santa Barbara??......Tony
Paul, by the way, after searching a Google site pertaining to you, came across one, where in the photo, you are the "spitting" image of your Dad, with you wearing sunglasses. There's also another gentleman in the photo. Am assuming tht it's one of your photos. By the way, have no problems providing my e-mail addy to ANYONE.
I wish I had known your father. But to judge from what he created (the music I have loved all my life, played as a pianist, and found endless joy and surprise of discovery), I imagine him: loving, capable of tremendous hard work, creative, with an impish almost childlike sense of wonder and humor.
OK, I'm a stranger, he was your Dad... Am I close at all?
I don't know what sort of authority samfreemanwatford thinks he is but he writes absolute garbage. NYJO can be a fine band under the direction of Bill Ashton but to compare this equally fine band with NYJO is quite frankly odious. I find their interpretation of Neil Hefti's chart absolutely charming and I'm sure played in a way that he would have appreciated, god rest his soul.
How impressive. Style, class, humor, dynamics, discipline and talent, and I hear the right style from the saxes for Basie. There are a lot of pro bands that don't play this professionally.
as seen up above my jazz band plays this as well.. my instructor was like u are supposed to play it slow and relaxing!! clearly its supposed to be played fast.. nice job! really enjoyed ur rendition
I'm working on this in Kansas City Youth Jazz. Fun stuff.
cbkuhlman 5 months ago
These kids are great. I used to play this tune (and others by the awesome Neal Hefti) back when I was in high school in the seventies. We were damn good -- but these kids may rock even harder. Great vid!
localcrew 8 months ago
I wonder why such a miracle emerged at this very ordinary public high school? And why they disappeared? BFJOs in 2010 or around seem not so miraculous for me as those of 2007 or around.
kobeakashi123 9 months ago
I love the BFJO. Because itshows what dedication to your chosen Art form can do. These kids have reached an excellence at such a tender age that I have ever seen.
BobCody1 9 months ago
this sucks
aiejdz 1 year ago
Heard this song over and over during my life, and didn't know that Neal Hefti ("The Odd Couple") composed it. Thanx!
WSenator1 1 year ago
You guys sound awesome! :) What group is this?
wahoo2929 1 year ago
If this is heaven I quit sinning
Timopartanen2 1 year ago
bit quick for my tastes but ABSOLUTELY amazing musicianship from all of these young musicians.
naruto81791 1 year ago
この曲大好きです！
henachokoPPP 1 year ago
a very talented group of musicians. I loved this video. Who did the arrangment for this song?
patrick9654 1 year ago
@patrick9654 Thank you. Arranger is Calvin Custer. Music Sheet from Series of Jazz Classics for Young Bands, ALFRED Publishing.
HaitinHitoshi 1 year ago
great piece, nice playing
cheers
jacquillo 1 year ago
doin this song for jazz band
tremblez1 2 years ago
Me too lol do you live in NJ?
TEGUberpwnzr 2 years ago
holy shiz me too and i live in nj
no3ggs4u 2 years ago
TREMBLEZ!
FifaCup06 2 years ago
5 stars!!!
jz32317 3 years ago
This is a very talented group of girls. The band director can make or break a band and this one obviously has a great director. They could nearly pass for a studio orchestra. It doesn't hurt that Neal Hefti was one of my favorites. Well done.
VolkswagenNut1969 3 years ago 2
By the way, Paul...meant to tell you that it was your dad that enabled me to attend two marvelous evenings at United Recorders, while Frank was singing and your Dad arranging and conducting the band (Earl Palmer, Al McKibbon, Conte Condoli, Ben Webster, Frank Rosolino, etc.) for the Album; "Sinatra and Swinging Brass." Other than getting to know Neal, the most unforgettable two nights, that I have EVER spent, in my life. I loved your Dad..so VERY much!!! What a gentleman.......
Tony7840 3 years ago
Has this wonderful jazz orchestra released any CD's? If so, would love to purchse one.
Tony7840 3 years ago
There's no official CD's. If you hope, I may give you my recorded ones.
HaitinHitoshi 3 years ago
Haitin, how would I be able to receive the recorded "tracks"?
Tony7840 3 years ago
Having had a longtime friendship with Neal since, 1958, can assure you that he is "smiling and happy" having heard this band. Great!!!! I miss Neal very much. The last time that we spent together, was at Marty Paich's funeral, several years ago.
Tony7840 3 years ago
Tony7840,
I'm very much appreciated to your comment.
And I express condolences that you lost your friend Neal.
HaitinHitoshi 3 years ago
Thank you so very much for being so gracious. Would love to hear the band playing "Lil Darling," The Odd Couple, Duel at Diablo and Girl Talk, as well as, songs that Nal wrote and arranged for Basie.. All written by Neal. God bless these wonderful girls.
Tony7840 3 years ago
Tony, I miss him as well.
PaulHefti 3 years ago
Paul, were "Francie" and Neal your parents?? Jonny Frigo was the impetus of your Dad and I to meet. Was performing at "Easy Street," in Chicago. When appearing at the "Hilltop Club," in Palm Springs, we shared driving going back to Hollywood. He was involved in an album featuring Ann-Margaret. Refraining his exact words; "asolutely dread having to be involved dealing with a NON-SINGER." Paul, are you currently living in Santa Barbara??......Tony
Tony7840 3 years ago
Tony - please look me up in the Local 47 directory, call me and leave your email address if I'm not in. PH
PaulHefti 3 years ago
Paul..will have call AFM 47 directly, on Friday, to retrieve your information. By the way, do you know Warren Luening???
Tony7840 3 years ago
Paul, by the way, after searching a Google site pertaining to you, came across one, where in the photo, you are the "spitting" image of your Dad, with you wearing sunglasses. There's also another gentleman in the photo. Am assuming tht it's one of your photos. By the way, have no problems providing my e-mail addy to ANYONE.
Tony7840 3 years ago
Tony, that page has my contact info at the bottom - please do so and say hello.
PaulHefti 3 years ago
I wish I had known your father. But to judge from what he created (the music I have loved all my life, played as a pianist, and found endless joy and surprise of discovery), I imagine him: loving, capable of tremendous hard work, creative, with an impish almost childlike sense of wonder and humor.
OK, I'm a stranger, he was your Dad... Am I close at all?
yvesami 2 years ago
damn good girls!
jerbear54 3 years ago
I don't know what sort of authority samfreemanwatford thinks he is but he writes absolute garbage. NYJO can be a fine band under the direction of Bill Ashton but to compare this equally fine band with NYJO is quite frankly odious. I find their interpretation of Neil Hefti's chart absolutely charming and I'm sure played in a way that he would have appreciated, god rest his soul.
onejagjeff 3 years ago
NYJO are definitely over a million times better than BFJO!
samfreemanwatford 3 years ago
And you point is . . .
PaulHefti 3 years ago
How impressive. Style, class, humor, dynamics, discipline and talent, and I hear the right style from the saxes for Basie. There are a lot of pro bands that don't play this professionally.
PecosRiverBrass 3 years ago
The drummer makes me want to play drums, now I play tenor sax. she is rally Jazz! she is my favorite.
mukogawaJazz 3 years ago
as seen up above my jazz band plays this as well.. my instructor was like u are supposed to play it slow and relaxing!! clearly its supposed to be played fast.. nice job! really enjoyed ur rendition
Silentbobsbud150 4 years ago