Author: Dallas Christian Jazz Band

• “Jesus Loves Me”

  Some people might think this simple children’s hymn is an unlikely one to be the basis for a big band song, but it is one we often perform, featuring a…

• “Higher Ground”

  We often close our performances with a long time signature tune that is based on the old familiar hymn named “Higher Ground.” The lyrics to the original hymn were composed…

• “The Star Spangled Banner”

  The band has a number of swing arrangements of historic American patriotic songs. One of them that we enjoy playing is “The Star Spangled Banner.” Below is a short history…

• “The Solid Rock”

  One of the oldest tunes in our library is an arrangement of the classic hymn, “The Solid Rock.” The original hymn was written by Edward Mote, a British cabinetmaker who…

• “When The Saints Go Marching In”

  This tune is one we often play in our performances. It is usually considered a traditional song having no documented composer and is not found in printed hymn books. Two…

• “Praise Ye The Lord, The Almighty”

  Many of our big band songs are arrangements of classic hymns. From time to time, we will post the stories behind the hymns and hymntunes. The hymn “Praise Ye the…

• We are DCJB

  “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” Psalm 100