Kris Berg

Yep, you guessed it—Cheep Tricks by Kris Berg is a funk chart. The groove is deep at 136 BPM, solos are written out for tenor and/or guitar, and lead trumpet range is to written A. Do you like chicken? (3:45)

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)

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)

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)

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.

From the pen of composer Kris Berg who brought you “The Chicken” and “Fowl Play,” “Poultry In Motion,” is the high-energy, funk chart for 2005. More eighth-note oriented than the “Chicken” it’s right in the style and concept of The Brecker Brothers and Tower of Power. Plenty of style and pizzaz—the title “Poultry in Motion” says it all. Exciting, fun, challenging for everyone, it’s definitely worth the effort. Way hot! (4:38)

You asked for a funky chart—well this is it! Another fabulous adventure by the chicken-master Kris Berg, and this time he plucks another prize-winner with “R U Chicken?” Written solos are included for trumpet and tenor sax, and the lead trumpet range is up to written B-flat. A great closer for any concert or festival performance. What a title. What a chart!