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Gordon Goodwin
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
(The) Very Best of Times
This very playable swing chart at 140 BPM has solo space for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and/or piano. The auxiliary percussion part is for vibes. Lead trumpet range is to written high E. A tasty Basie-style chart that is accessible to a good high school band. (8:07)SKU: AL36071 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5.5
A Few Good Men
Today’s hottest writer, Gordon Goodwin delivers again. In a clever rock-march style, the melody of this big band chart develops thoroughly then leads into a solo section for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, or guitar. After the solos, the rhythm section backs off for a wild and wooly ensemble chorus that will challenge all the players in the band. A percussion part is included. You’ll recognize this chart from the fabulous CD Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band: Swingin’ For the Fences. (5:35)SKU: ALJEM03003 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
A Few Good Men
Adapted for the younger player from Gordon Goodwin’s original Big Phat Band chart. It’s a rock-march that begins with a drum cadence then into the funky-rock groove at 114 BPM. Includes written-out solos for tenor and trumpet 2, lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff and clear rhythm section parts with vibes. Hot!SKU: AL40352 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Absoludicrous
Gordon Goodwin’s Absoludicrous is a totally hip and fun chart played at 120 BPM. The electric piano will sound great on the funky piano introduction. Written solos are provided for alto / bari, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. The lead trumpet range is up to written high C. Auxiliary percussion, flute, and vibes part provided. A hit for any show! (6:04)SKU: AL43684 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Backrow Politics
At last, a showcase for the trumpet section from Gordon Goodwin! The groove is straight eighths with a funky feel. Solo space is provided for trumpets 1, 2, 3, 4, but can be tailored as desired. Lead trumpet range is to written high G with an optional A. This is a fun chart and will be a kick for the band and audience. (6:54)SKU: AL26893 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Backrow Politics
A trumpet section feature with a straight-eighth groove. This chart was adapted for young players from Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band chart and it sizzles, yet is accessible. Available written trumpet solos for all four parts and the 1st trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. An exciting chart for sure! (4:23)SKU: AL40349 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Behind You
As performed by Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band, the instrumentation is tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass (acoustic), and drums. This one is a funky shuffle and the tempo is around 170 BPM with some very clever counterpoint. All parts have solo space. (2:01)SKU: AL40389 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Cerebro Congelado
A Latin-pop original, that’s kind of funky, targeted at the skilled high school level. It’s played around 176 BPM with lead trumpet range to written high C. Sample solos are provided for all instruments and the Latin percussion part includes bongos, congas, cowbell, and shaker. Optional vibes, flute, F horn, and tuba. It’s very hip!SKU: AL47509 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Count Bubba’s Revenge
A Gordon Goodwin chart for the young player! Arranger Ralph Ford has scored this Goodwin swing shuffle to make it accessible for the younger band. Challenges include the shuffle groove and accurate articulation. With no individual solos, a hot sax soli, and a lead trumpet range written G on top of the staff (optional A-flat) this tune is another highlight is the stop-time interlude. Outstanding chart!SKU: AL26872 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5.5
Count Bubba’s Revenge
Revenge is very sweet! Gordon Goodwin is the hot writer of today’s big band charts and this arrangement proves it. Count Bubba’s Revenge features a shuffle swing that builds and builds. On top of that, it showcases all the sections by trading back and forth, playing a cappella, and so on. Solo space is provided for tenor, bari, trumpet, trombone, and piano or guitar. Gordon is masterful at creating a chart that exudes energy and excitement, and this one delivers. Standard instrumentation—no doubles. (6:24)SKU: ALJEM04007 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Cut ‘n Run
This swinger is like a high-wire act requiring speed, agility and the horsepower. Brilliant composer/arranger Gordon Goodwin penned this rapid tempo chart for his Big Phat Band and is recorded on his newest CD, The Phat Pack on Silverline Records. High energy throughout with optional solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and bones. Standard instrumentation. Hot! (excerpt 2:16)SKU: ALJEM05020 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 6
Does This Chart Make Me Look Phat?
In the style of Nestico and Basie, this medium swing chart is full of nuances. Includes solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. At 110 BPM, this is truly a wonderful chart that will satisfy any mature band, as recorded by the Big Phat Band. (4:30)SKU: AL41143 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Don’t Steal My Stuff
Gordon Goodwin wrote this funky chart for Grade 3 to showcase trumpet 1 and trombone 1. Everything is written out to include the melody duet, the solos, and the trades. The tempo is very accessible at 160 BPM. Don’t Steal My Stuff by Gordon Goodwin is fun and easy to assemble. (5:08)SKU: AL41133 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 6
El Macho Muchacho
Composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin, this buoyant samba is sweet. Soprano sax lead and solo space available for soprano, alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written high F-sharp, and it has an auxiliary percussion part and an optional 1st alto part. This chart is exciting and dynamic! (1:26)SKU: AL29811 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Everlasting
As recorded by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band on the CD That’s How We Roll, but minus the woodwind doubles, saxes only. Arranged for flexibility, it’s a beautiful solo feature for C instruments, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, or trombone with all those solo parts included. Tempo is easy at 138 BPM with a mellow straight-eighth groove. Lead trumpet range is easy to written F-sharp on top line and flugelhorns for the section if possible. This very accessible as a solo feature. A gorgeous melody.SKU: AL40371 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 6
Floating Home
It’s a jazz-reggae groove composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin for the Big Phat Band. Lead alto sax is written for soprano sax, and solos are available for soprano, alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Floating Home is not technically difficult but the lead trumpet range is a challenge, as you would expect with Gordon’s charts. This is a somewhat mellow chart but has energy and punches. As performed by the Big Phat Band. (1:27)SKU: AL30656 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Fool Me Once
Gordon Goodwin’s Fool Me Once from the Jazz Band Series is designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. Optional parts include flute, B-flat clarinet, tuba, horn in F, vibraphone, and baritone T.C. / tenor sax. All solos are written out with chord changes, the rhythm section parts suggest chord voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are provided to assist young guitarists. (4:06)SKU: AL45082 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 6
Garaje Gato
Latin music should be a part of every band’s repertoire. You’ll love the fire and rhythmic emphasis of Gordon Goodwin’s Garaje Gato, as well as the harmonic and melodic richness. With half note = 108 BPM, solo space is included for all saxes, trumpet 3, and trombone 1, plus Latin percussion parts. As recorded by the Big Phat Band. Plenty of excitement! (6:51)SKU: AL41144 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Garaje Gato
As performed by Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band, the instrumentation is tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass (electric), and drums. A Latin groove with montuno patterns by the rhythm section, this chart really comes alive and stays focused with energy. The tempo is 125 BPM and the brass parts are demanding. All parts have solo space. Hot Latin. (1:32)SKU: AL40390 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Get in Line
Funky! Gordon Goodwin is the hottest writer on the scene today. The Big Phat Band is modern, hip, exciting, fresh, and captivating to listen to—and here is the real thing as performed/recorded by the Big Phat Band. Solos available for alto, tenor, trumpet, and bone. A percussion part is included along with an optional vibe part. On this one, Gordon included an optional flute and clarinet part if you want to expand the ensemble. Although challenging, “Get in Line” is not quite as difficult as many of Gordon’s fabulous charts. As recorded on the newest CD by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, The Phat Pack on Silverline Records. Excellent writing! (excerpt 1:32)SKU: ALJEM05037 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Gordon Goodwin gives this easy-to-play holiday chart a jazz waltz treatment. Features include: a soprano sax part (alternate alto 1 part), a 2nd alto part with flute (alternate 2nd alto sax-only) and solo space for soprano (alto), alto 2, and tenor 1. Lead trumpet range is only to high D.SKU: AL38710
