The Fresh Beat Band

The Fresh Beat Band (formerly The JumpArounds) is an American live action musical preschool television series created by Scott Kraft and Nadine van der Velde for Nickelodeon. The show stars the "Fresh Beats" (Twist, Kiki, Shout, and Marina), described as four best friends in a band who graduate together from music school and are determined to follow their dreams. The series premiered on Nickelodeon in the United States on August 24, 2009. In December 2013, it was announced that the series would not be renewed for a fourth season.

"Tara Perry" redirects here. For the sprinter, see Tara Perry (athlete).

The Fresh Beat Band
Also known asThe JumpArounds
GenreMusical fiction
Created byScott Kraft
Nadine van der Velde
Developed byAlice Prodanou
Scott Kraft
Nadine van der Velde
Written byScott Kraft
Nadine van der Velde
Heather MacGillvray
Kim Duran
Linda Mathious
Carla Waddles Banks
Calvin Leung
Tom Saunders
Alice Prodanou
Dan Danko
Tom Mason
Kerri Grant
Directed byScott Kraft
Neal Israel
Henry Chan
Jonathan Judge
James Wahlberg
Linda Mendoza
Savage Steve Holland
Jody Margolin Hahn
StarringJon Beavers
Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer
Thomas Hobson
Shayna Rose (2009–11)
Tara Perry (2011–13)
Theme music composerMatter Music
Opening theme"The Fresh Beat Band!"
Ending theme"The Fresh Beat Band!" (instrumental)
Composer(s)Matter Music
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes60 + 1 stand-alone special[1] (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Scott Kraft
Nadine van der Velde
Producer(s)Jim Kukucka
Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg
Chris Robinson
Production location(s)Paramount Studios, Hollywood
CinematographyTim Gonuos
Carlos Gonzalez (DP)
Editor(s)Mitch Sinoway
Cindy Parisotto
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production company(s)Nickelodeon Productions
DistributorViacom Media Networks
Release
Original networkNickelodeon
Nick Jr.
Original releaseAugust 24, 2009 (2009-08-24) –
December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07)
External links
Website

In 2015, an animated television series, Fresh Beat Band of Spies, premiered on Nickelodeon. All four members of the band lend their voices to their respective characters in the spin-off.

The series returned on Nick Jr. on Pluto TV on May 1, 2019.[2]

Premise

All episodes follow the same basic structure:

  • Each episode begins with a song that foreshadows a problem that the band will solve.
  • The band works together to solve the problem.
  • When the problem is solved they perform a song with the problem and solution incorporated into the lyrics.
  • Each episode concludes with a version of The Fresh Beat Band's closing song, "Great Day".
  • The main characters dance to choreography by Mandy Moore;[3] Sean Cheesman; Chuck Maldonado; Scotty Nguyen; Dreya Weber; Mary Ann Kellogg; Nakul Mahajan; Mihran Kirakosian; Susan Austin, and Fred Tallaksen.

Characters

Main
The show's main characters are:[4]
Twist (Jon Beavers) – turntables, beatbox, vocals
Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer) – guitar, violin, vocals
Shout (Thomas Hobson) – keyboards, vocals
Marina (Tara Perry - who replaced Shayna Rose) – drums, vocals

Recurring
  • Harper the Pizza Maker – owner of the Pizza Café, played by Shane Blades
  • Melody the Smoothie Maker – owner of the Groovy Smoothie Shop, played by Dioni Michelle Collins
  • Ms. Piccolo the Teacher – music school teacher, played by Monica Lee Gradischek
  • Reed the Guitar Player – occasional guitar player and supplier of the Fresh Beats' instruments, played by Hadley Fraser (season 1) and Patrick Levis (season 2–3)

There are also four children known as "The Junior Beats" who are essentially the child equivalent of their grown up counterparts. They sing, dance, and dress as a corresponding character.

Episodes
Main article: List of the Fresh Beat Band episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
120August 24, 2009 (2009-08-24)May 28, 2010 (2010-05-28)
220August 30, 2010 (2010-08-30)July 24, 2011 (2011-07-24)
320June 24, 2011 (2011-06-24)December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07)
SpecialApril 21, 2013 (2013-04-21)

During the buildup to the show's debut, the band was initially advertised as The JumpArounds. Commercials promoting the band under that name were in heavy rotation on Nick Jr. prior to the series debut. The change occurred approximately in mid July 2009. The name was revealed on the Nick Jr. website, then made its debut on television.[5]

Nominations and awards
  • 26th Annual Imagen Awards Nomination for Best Young Actress/Television : Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer in The Fresh Beat Band[6]
  • Parents Choice 2011 Award: The Fresh Beat Band – Fun Stuff (Ages: 2 – 5 years) [7]

Music

The Fresh Beat Band: Music From the Hit TV Show was released on January 31, 2012.[8] The album sold 189,000 copies in the US in 2012.[9] A second collection, Vol 2.0: More Music From The Hit TV Show was released on October 9, 2012.[10]

Singles

Four singles were released to iTunes; "Great Day" was released on February 2, 2010, "Here We Go" was released on June 28, 2011, "A Friend Like You" was released on September 13, 2011, and "Just Like a Rockstar" was released on November 29, 2011.[11][12][13][14]

The Fresh Beat Band: Music From the Hit TV Show
Studio album by
The Fresh Beat Band
ReleasedJanuary 31, 2012
Recorded2009–2011
GenreChildren's music[8]
LabelViacom International Inc., Legacy Recordings[15]
Singles from The Fresh Beat Band: Music From the Hit TV Show
  1. "Great Day"
    Released: February 2, 2010
  2. "Here We Go"
    Released: June 28, 2011
  3. "A Friend Like You"
    Released: September 13, 2011
  4. "Just Like a Rockstar"
    Released: November 29, 2011

Track list
No.TitleLength
1."Fresh Beat Band Theme Song"0:49
2."Here We Go"1:53
3."A Friend Like You"2:19
4."Just Like a Rockstar"2:02
5."Reach for the Sky"1:55
6."I Can Do Anything"2:01
7."Bananas"1:47
8."Music (Keeps Me Movin')"2:09
9."Good Times"2:00
10."Loco Legs"2:37
11."Get Up and Go Go"2:08
12."Another Perfect Day"2:12
13."Shine"2:19
14."Stomp the House"2:15
15."Surprise Yourself"2:10
16."We're Unstoppable"2:06
17."Friends Give Friends a Hand"1:20
18."Freeze Dance"1:53
19."Great Day"2:08
20."Sun Beautiful Sun" (Bonus track by the Bubble Guppies)2:10

DVD releases

Retail releases
Name Release Date Number of Episodes Episode Titles
The Wizard of Song August 14, 2012 3
  • The Wizard of Song
  • Ghost Band
  • Chimps in Charge

Manufacture on-demand releases
Name Release Date Number of Episodes Episode Titles
Season 1 March 6, 2012[16] 5 (Disc 1)
5 (Disc 2)
5 (Disc 3)
5 (Disc 4)

Disc 1:

  • "Loco Legs"
  • "Stick Together"
  • "Stomp the House"
  • "Let's Boogie"
  • "Hippity Hop"

Disc 2:

  • "Quack Shoes"
  • "Bounce the House"
  • "Band Together"
  • "Freeze Dance"
  • "Sing with Me"

Disc 3:

  • "Rock to Sleep"
  • "Glow for It"
  • "Hip Hop Hoedown"
  • "Smoothies to Go Go"
  • "March Our Way"

Disc 4:

  • "Rhyme Time"
  • "Doggone It"
  • "Rock the Luau"
  • "Hocus Pocus"
  • "Bubble Blast"
Season 2 March 6, 2012[17] 5 (Disc 1)
5 (Disc 2)
5 (Disc 3)
4 (Disc 4)

Disc 1:

  • "Jungle Jazz"
  • "Balloon Buddy"
  • "Honk Honk"
  • "Camping with the Stars"
  • "Circus Mojo"

Disc 2:

  • "Singin' in the Rain"
  • "Presto Pants"
  • "Giant Pumpkin"
  • "Back to School"
  • "The Case of the Missing Violin"

Disc 3:

  • "Fresh Beats in Toyland"
  • "Zydeco Music Parade"
  • "Car Wash Dance"
  • "Follow the Leader"
  • "Kiki's Kickin' Chorus"

Disc 4:

  • "Drum Party"
  • "Mixed Up Musical"
  • "Band in a Jam"
  • "Step It Up"
Season 3 April 10, 2014[18] 5 (Disc 1)
5 (Disc 2)
5 (Disc 3)
4 (Disc 4)

Disc 1:

  • "Graduation Day"
  • "Giant Pizza"
  • "Dance Floor Superhero"
  • "Cool Pool Party"
  • "Snow Day"

Disc 2:

  • "Rock Star"
  • "The Fresh Bots"
  • "Chimps in Charge"
  • "Pink Swan"
  • "Hoop Dreams"

Disc 3:

  • "Bollywood Beats"
  • "Yo! Fresh Beats Go Gabba Gabba!"
  • "Ghost Band"
  • "Veloci-Rap-Star"
  • "Laughing Dance Master"

Disc 4:

  • "Royal Wedding"
  • "Keeping It Green"
  • "Dance-A-Thon"
  • "The Wizard of Song"

Episodes on Nick Jr. compilation DVDs
Name Release Date Number of Episodes Episode Titles
Nickelodeon: Once Upon a Rhyme April 30, 2013 1
  • "Royal Wedding"
Nickelodeon: Rootin' Tootin' Wild West August 6, 2013
  • "Hip Hop Hoedown"
Nickelodeon: Celebrate Fall! August 18, 2015
  • "Giant Pumpkin"

Episodes on Nick Jr. iTunes compilations
Name Release Date Number of Episodes Episode Titles
To School We Go! August 16, 2010 1
  • "March Our Way"
Haunted Halloween Vol. 3 October 25, 2010
  • "Glow for It"
Bundle of Love Vol. 2 January 31, 2011
  • "Freeze Dance"
Move to the Music June 6, 2011
  • "Band Together"
Let's Learn Music November 12, 2012
  • "Rock Star"
Let's Learn Science November 12, 2012
  • "Keepin' it Green"
Let's Learn Weather November 12, 2012
  • "Singin' in the Rain"
Circus March 4, 2013
  • "Circus Mojo"
Let's Drive! April 15, 2013
  • "Car Wash Dance"
Royal Playdates Vol. 1 July 8, 2013
  • "Royal Wedding"
Let's Go to the Rainforest! July 29, 2013
  • "Jungle Jazz"
Back to School August 13, 2013
  • "Back to School"
Happy Halloween October 23, 2013
  • "Ghost Band"
Treasure Hunt Vol. 2 March 31, 2014
  • "The Case of the Missing Violin"
Bedtime Stories September 29, 2014
  • "Rock to Sleep"

Mobile streaming

On November 7, 2018, the first season of the series was added to the Noggin SVOD service, making it the first time in two years that the show has been broadcast on the Viacom cable and mobile networks.

References
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  2. Frankel, Daniel. "Viacom to Launch Nick, MTV, BET and Other Channels on Pluto TV". Multichannel. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
  3. "Summit County dancer turned pro returns". SummitDaily.com. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  4. "Meet the Characters | Fresh Beat Band | Nick Jr". Nick Jr. August 18, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  5. "Nickelodeon's "The JumpArounds" Aims At Kids' Musical Sensibilities – Channel Guide Magazine". Channelguidemagblog.com. May 1, 2009. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  6. "Nominees for 26th Annual Imagen Awards Announced | The Imagen Foundation". Imagen.org. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  7. "The Fresh Beat Band". Parents-choice.org. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
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  9. Paul Grein (January 3, 2013). "Chart Watch Extra: Top Albums of 2012". Chart Watch. Yahoo Music. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  10. "The Fresh Beat Band Vol 2.0: More Music From The Hit TV Show: The Fresh Beat Band: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. October 9, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
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  12. "iTunes – Music – Here We Go – Single by The Fresh Beat Band". Itunes.apple.com. June 28, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  13. "iTunes – Music – A Friend Like You – Single by The Fresh Beat Band". Itunes.apple.com. September 13, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  14. "iTunes – Music – Just Like a Rockstar – Single by The Fresh Beat Band". Itunes.apple.com. November 29, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
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  18. "The Fresh Beat Band Season 3: Movies & TV". Amazon.com. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
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