BIG FAT JAZZ
The BFJ Story

OUR STORY Big Fat Jazz is an 18 member jazz band known for its high-energy sound and repertoire of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, blues, and Latin numbers. Our mission is to keep the music of Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Duke Ellington, Brian Setzer, and many others alive for the pleasure of audiences throughout Western Pennsylvania. Back in the early 1990s an alumni band was organized to revisit the "glory days" of the popular Springdale HS stage bands. Big Fat Jazz evolved from this band to carry on Springdale's strong tradition of jazz ensemble music. Today, the body of BFJ is comprised of talent from all over the greater Pittsburgh area and its soul is fueled by our members' love for ensemble jazz performance. Tap into the energy of Big Fat Jazz at a music festival or community event in your area!		SAXES Mark Alese Jim Contento* Al Frantik Jeff Rothman PJ Simpson** TROMBONES Casey Bavera Yitzchak Cowen Pat Yaconis Ted Martin Joe Mruk TRUMPETS Mike Bodnar Mike Hone Will Holby Eric McGonigal RHYTHM Randy Broker Gene Hudak Kenn Lippert Administrative direction *Marketing / BFJ Emcee
	BFJ performs at the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival.