Fascinating Rhythm (from Lady Be Good) (arr. Ed Lojeski): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Ed Lojeski
Item: 35-PK00461054
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From the George and Ira Gershwin musical °Lady Be Good°. This swing style song has been covered by countless jazz bands and singers and it continues to be one of the great standards in the repertoire. This arrangement is loaded with style and it will have your audience smiling as they experience this fine arrangement.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00461054
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About the Arranger: Ed Lojeski
Ed Lojeski has shaped the sound of American choral jazz for decades, bringing a arranger's ear for voice leading and a jazz musician's instinct for swing and groove. His arrangements have become staples in high school and college programs precisely because they honor the style of the original while giving singers real musical work to do.
Why we love this
Lojeski captures the infectious energy of the Gershwin original without sacrificing musicianship. The arrangement sits perfectly for young singers and players; it swings hard without requiring virtuosic soloists, making it an ideal vehicle for building ensemble confidence in a jazz idiom.
What to expect
Bright, buoyant, and propulsive. The arrangement crackles with the optimism of 1920s Broadway, built on a harmonic foundation that Gershwin knew would lodge in listeners' ears. You'll hear why this tune became a standard the moment the ensemble finds its swing pocket.
Who it's for
Choral directors working with mixed or treble ensembles who want to explore the jazz standard repertoire without requiring advanced vocal ranges or instrumental soloists. This is equally valuable for jazz bands adding a vocal element to their library or for choral programs seeking high-interest concert material that connects to American musical history.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the ensemble into the swing eighth-note feel from the first rehearsal. Ask singers and players to feel the pulse slightly behind the beat, and have rhythm section members listen to each other rather than rushing the tempo.
- Shape the dynamic arc across sections so that repeated material doesn't feel static. Even when the harmonic content stays put, a gentle crescendo or a brief drop in volume signals forward motion.
- Balance the vocal lines against the instrumental texture. This arrangement works best when the horns and rhythm section sit behind the singers rather than competing for attention.
How to use it
Pair this with other jazz standards in a dedicated concert set, or use it as an opener to bring energy and accessibility to a mixed program. It also works well as a finale when you want the audience to leave smiling and tapping their feet.
Skills your students will build
- Swing eighth-note rhythm and the behind-the-beat phrasing it requires
- Balancing ensemble blend in a jazz idiom
- Reading jazz chord changes and harmonic progressions
- Articulation and phrasing in a song-like vs. classical style
- Listening to rhythm section players and locking into groove