Gordon Goodwin
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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 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
High Maintenance
So you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but they’re way too challenging for young players, well, problem solved. Check out Mike Story’s adaptation of this swingin’ Big Phat Band hit—it’s still hip, it still has all the Goodwin ingredients, yet it’s very accessible. Written-out solos available for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, trumpet 1 range is to written E, top space. This chart deserves a big spot in your program!SKU: AL38663 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Hit the Bricks
If you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but they are too challenging, check this one out! Composed and arranged by Gordon, himself, specifically for middle or high school level, this funky chart is totally hot! Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff, written-out solos are for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet, and trombone, along with backgrounds on cue, plus optional parts. This chart is very playable by a good middle or a high school jazz band. It’s the Big Phat Band sound—but accessible for your band. Play it now! (4:45)SKU: AL33371 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Hit the Ground Running
It’s funky with all the Big Phat Band attributes, and it’s fairly tough to play, but hey, it’s Gordon and you know it will be a hot chart . . . if you have the horses. The opening lick for piano is really hot. The rhythm section will stay busy and it includes an auxiliary percussion part. Solo space is for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone. Open with this chart! (4:55)SKU: AL30653 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Horn of Puente
Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band, this one is scored for the easy level by Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha is very accessible, with a written trumpet 1 solo, a montuno piano part that’s cued in the saxes, an optional auxiliary percussion part, and a vibes part. Mike even included additional percussion parts for some winds to further enhance the Latin groove. You’ll love it!SKU: AL40338 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5.5
Horn of Puente
A cha cha you won’t forget! Trumpet is featured in this fabulous chart by today’s hottest contemporary writer, Gordon Goodwin. The trumpet soloist has plenty of space to solo – both improvised and written and there are hot unison lines throughout this high-energy composition to keep everyone thinking. The piano has an authentic Latin ostinato, 1st alto sax has a soprano and flute doubles (optional alto sax part included), and a percussion part is provided. Dedicated to the legendary Latin percussionist Tito Puente. Ideal for festival and concert – this chart is outstanding! As recorded by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band on the new CD Off the Beaten Path.SKU: ALJEM03014 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 6
Howdiz Songo?
A phenomenal Latin songo groove! The chart has auxiliary percussion, soprano lead with optional alto 1 part, and a hip piano montuno. Lead trumpet range is to written double A. Solo space for all saxes, trumpet, and trombone. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band on the CD That’s How We Roll on Telarc International.SKU: AL36068
