The permutations of Jack's professional ensembles take plenty of different shapes and sizes. However, whether providing ambiance at a private event, playing at a jazz club, entertaining guests at a wedding, or shining on the stage of a performing arts center, Jack and his colleagues leave audiences asking for more!
Duo/Trio
Ideal for ambiance settings, pairing Jack with a piano (The Jack Furlong Duo) or another polyphonic instrument (piano/guitar/vibes) and a bass (The Jack Furlong Trio) sets the perfect artistic foundation to provide an entertaining background at restaurants or bars that want just a little extra treat for patrons. Both settings are also ideal for charity functions and cocktail hours at weddings!
Duo/Trio
Ideal for ambiance settings, pairing Jack with a piano (The Jack Furlong Duo) or another polyphonic instrument (piano/guitar/vibes) and a bass (The Jack Furlong Trio) sets the perfect artistic foundation to provide an entertaining background at restaurants or bars that want just a little extra treat for patrons. Both settings are also ideal for charity functions and cocktail hours at weddings!
The Jack Furlong Trio at Jake's Pub, Richboro, PA
Quartet/Quintet
One of the most traditional jazz settings, The Jack Furlong Quartet is perhaps the most diverse because of the many musical possibilities that exist within such a simple lineup. His quartet is also the group that is commonly frequented when recording albums or contracted to perform at jazz clubs. It usually features piano/bass/drums, but the piano has been swapped out for guitar or vibes from time to time. For more flavor, The Jack Furlong Quintet usually features one additional horn to expand arrangements and tonal colors, resulting in the bari sax being joined by trombone/piano/bass/drums. However, the permutations become endless: a piano-less quartet in the style of Gerry Mulligan appears from time to time (bari sax/trombone/bass/drums). No drummer available? No problem: look for a quartet of bari sax/trombone/piano/bass. Piano player or extra horn called out sick? A guitar might show up in its place!
One of the most traditional jazz settings, The Jack Furlong Quartet is perhaps the most diverse because of the many musical possibilities that exist within such a simple lineup. His quartet is also the group that is commonly frequented when recording albums or contracted to perform at jazz clubs. It usually features piano/bass/drums, but the piano has been swapped out for guitar or vibes from time to time. For more flavor, The Jack Furlong Quintet usually features one additional horn to expand arrangements and tonal colors, resulting in the bari sax being joined by trombone/piano/bass/drums. However, the permutations become endless: a piano-less quartet in the style of Gerry Mulligan appears from time to time (bari sax/trombone/bass/drums). No drummer available? No problem: look for a quartet of bari sax/trombone/piano/bass. Piano player or extra horn called out sick? A guitar might show up in its place!
The Jack Furlong Quartet at Two Rivers Brewing, Easton, PA
10-to-12 Piece Jazz Orchestra
The "little big band" channels memories of the nightclub scene of yesteryear. The instruments of The Jack Furlong Orchestra never really change: three saxophones (alto/tenor/bari), two trumpets, one trombone, and full rhythm section (guitar/piano/bass/drums). However, a vocalist or two might show up to belt standards made famous from famous crooners or to dip into some of the classic pop/rock arrangements with major jazz influences.
The "little big band" channels memories of the nightclub scene of yesteryear. The instruments of The Jack Furlong Orchestra never really change: three saxophones (alto/tenor/bari), two trumpets, one trombone, and full rhythm section (guitar/piano/bass/drums). However, a vocalist or two might show up to belt standards made famous from famous crooners or to dip into some of the classic pop/rock arrangements with major jazz influences.
The Jack Furlong Orchestra Promo Video
Big Band/Studio Orchestra
The Jack Furlong Jazz Band looks like the traditional "big band" found in scholastic settings and large ensembles made famous by Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Featuring five woodwinds (usually two alto saxes, two tenor saxes, and one bari sax, all with applicable woodwind doubles on flutes and clarinets), nine brass (usually four trumpets, four trombones, and a utility part that can either be a fifth trumpet, a fifth trombone, or a French horn), and five rhythm players (guitar/piano/bass/drums/auxiliary percussion), the group works best on concert stages entertaining larger audiences. Every now and then, it becomes a "studio orchestra" with the addition of a string section!
The Jack Furlong Jazz Band looks like the traditional "big band" found in scholastic settings and large ensembles made famous by Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Featuring five woodwinds (usually two alto saxes, two tenor saxes, and one bari sax, all with applicable woodwind doubles on flutes and clarinets), nine brass (usually four trumpets, four trombones, and a utility part that can either be a fifth trumpet, a fifth trombone, or a French horn), and five rhythm players (guitar/piano/bass/drums/auxiliary percussion), the group works best on concert stages entertaining larger audiences. Every now and then, it becomes a "studio orchestra" with the addition of a string section!
"From Russia With Love" (big band arrangement)
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