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Kris Berg
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Blue Rondo a la Turk
A show-stopping tour de force! Dave Brubeck’s fabulous tune from his classic quartet album Time Out. Arranger Kris Berg worked hard on this chart to capture the essence of Brubeck. The meter changes from 9/8 to 12/8 Afro-Cuban groove with the Brubeck rhythm patterns. Solo space for alto 1, trumpet 2 and drums. Lead trumpet goes up to high C. This is an exceptional chart for concert or festival! (5:03)SKU: ALJEM05038 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Cheep Shot
We’re back with another chicken-titled funk chart! Written solos are provided for trumpet and tenor but you could add guitar if desired. Lead trumpet range is too written B-flat above the staff with optional high C. The chart is played around 160 BPM and has a great bass part and a sweet drum backbeat too. (4:35)SKU: AL46165 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Chicks Dig It
With the chicken-flavored title, this Kris Berg chart is just plain funky. The laid-back tempo is around 100 BPM, there is a suggested written tenor solo, and some slap bass licks on the hip bass part. The lead trumpet range for “Chicks Dig It” is to written B above the staff. Optional flute and vibes too! (6:05)SKU: AL43736 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Feather Report
With the distinct flavor of the group Weather Report, writer Kris Berg continues his successful string of chicken-related jazz ensemble titles with Feather Report. A superb chart with a hip-hop/shuffle-swing kind of groove and a written-out tenor solo, although other players can handle the simple two-chord solo section. Some meter changes from 4 to 3 and back, but nothing dangerous. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff (optional C). Brass players have a tough blow in this one, but it’s worth it. Very hip chart and another winner from Kris Berg. (6:17)SKU: AL29792 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Fowl Play
Mercy! If you know Kris Berg’s funky music, then you know about chicken. Do you want a funky Tower of Power-style chart? Well then, this is it. The whole band will have their eyes glued to this chart as the horn players hunt and peck through this one. The rhythmic figures are searing with energy, the rhythm section will cook on high heat throughout and the tenor sax soloist will need oven mitts for protection. Lead trumpet to written high C (optional D). Once this chart is done, the band and the audience will order up again and again. Highly recommended! (4:57)SKU: ALJEM03031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Gentle Rain
A wonderful tune with a rich texture and voicings. This is a solo vehicle for C, B-flat, E-flat or bass clef instruments with optional parts included for flute or vibes. Bossa nova tempo is 126 BPM and lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. This chart was also commercially recorded by arranger Kris Berg’s Metroplexity Big Band, This Time/Last Year.SKU: AL40367 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Hangin’ with My Peeps
This chart is officially funky. Mr. Berg brings back the chicken-themed groove at a tempo of 106 BPM. Includes a written or ad-lib tenor solo, an optional guitar solos and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat. The chart also has optional parts to include vibraphone and flute. The band will dig the solid funky groove!SKU: AL40360 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
Just Wing It
Oh yeah, it’s time for another “chicken” flavored chart! This one is definitely funky and more accessible than previous “chicken” charts. Lead trumpet range is only to written G on top of the staff, and written-out solos are provided for alto and trumpet. Also, with only two chords in the solo section, it is ideal for young players to work on improvising. Tempo is around 136 BPM.SKU: AL47027 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Lifelong Friends
This sensational solo feature is available for B-flat, E-flat instruments, or trombone. Recorded as an alto solo on our demo recording at around 74 BPM, the lead trumpet range is to written high C. This original chart by Kris Berg—Lifelong Friends—is an outstanding chart and ideal vehicle for your soloist. (4:33)SKU: AL43699 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Modern Pecknology
“Modern Pecknology”—it’s the chicken-themed funk chart! A clever title, and it’s certainly a clever chart. This Kris Berg composition opens with the sound of the barnyard and then it gets funky immediately with a very cool bass part. The tempo is around 110 BPM with the lead trumpet range to written B above the staff. A suggested written tenor solo is provided along with chord changes for trombone 1. A great groove that settles in and stays funky. (5:49)SKU: AL45086 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Narnian Dance
If you are looking for a contrasting jazz original to play at festival or contest, you should look at this new work by Kris Berg. It has a contemporary sound that will balance out a ‘standard’ program. Kris is in touch with the sound of today’s jazz and always writes charts that are fun, playable and very listenable. This tune will make your band sound great! (duration 5:01)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Night and Day
This standard has been arranged in a contemporary, funky groove played around 136 BPM going into a boogaloo occasionally. Lead trumpet range it to written A above the staff, and sample solos are provided for alto and tenor saxophones. The bass part is pretty funky and don’t forget to check out the mellow interlude that builds into the shout chorus. Hip chart! (4:10)SKU: AL46167 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
No Spring Chicken
More chicken please! Kris Berg brings you another helping with “No Spring Chicken.” The groove is totally funky, solos are written out for tenor and trumpet, lead trumpet range is to written B, the bass part is fun but not too difficult, and that’s the meat of it.SKU: AL36048
