From Gordon Goodwin's Grammy-nominated CD Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences comes this monster-of-a-swinger designed to feature the entire ensemble. In addition to a wonderful riff-based theme a...
Originally recorded by jazz fusion masters The Rippingtons, this chart for jazz ensemble features a great 'Birdland-like' groove and Gordon Goodwin's creativity and total command of the big band idiom...
Big Band paradise: Gordon Goodwin with a Basie groove. This Disney theme will stay in your mind and the groove will delight the band and the audience 100 percent. Solos for piano and tenor sax, dynami...
Gordon scored this superb chart for a good high school jazz ensemble to be played around 126 BPM with a straight-eighth feel into a rock groove. The saxes start things off acapella then things heat up...
From the Grammy-nominated CD Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences, this monster chart takes a somewhat sideways glance at the style of Sing Sing Sing then goes way over the line! F...
A Gordon Goodwin vocal chart! In addition to the vocal part, there are solo lead sheets for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. Gordon has conceived this chart with the vocal intertwined into t...
Made famous by George Benson. Easy chord changes for soloing.
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...
This classic Herbie Hancock composition has become one of the most well-known songs in jazz history. Gordon Goodwin wanted to do something a little different in his arrangement without violating the s...
This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can be anywhere between 132-150 BPM and there is a written-out trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin' ensemble, a great sax section soli plus optional part...
It's hot - way hot! This jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going. The young players will really dig into it. No individual solos, but plenty of action for everybody! Easy ranges. It will take some w...
Bass and guitar begin the chart with a captivating rhythmic pattern you won't soon forget. This chart has plenty of ensemble writing - some in unison, some in harmony, and solo space for all winds wit...
A hard-hitting shuffle groove about 135 BPM. A suggested written-out solo is provided for C, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone. A nice swingin' shout chorus, an auxiliary percussion part plus optional flut...
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...
Includes performance tips and suggestions by remarkable saxophonist Eric Marienthal, who can be heard on recordings with The Chick Corea Electric Band, The Rippingtons, and on many recordings under hi...
Includes performance tips and suggestions by Andy Martin, a superb improviser and one of the most facile trombonists in Los Angeles who sets a new standard for jazz trombone. Solo transcriptions with...
Includes performance tips and suggestions by Bernie Dresel, one of the most musical and well-rounded drummers on the scene today, who can play in any style, sight-read anything, and is also an accompl...
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along Series, Volume 2 teaches you the art of ensemble playing. Using actual charts from Gordon's recent CDs, you will learn volumes of information about style, phr...
This version of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along, Vol. 2 for Trumpet teaches the art of ensemble playing, as well as being a lead trumpeter. The book and Online Video kit features actual char...
A Latin straight-eighth groove played at 125 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written G-sharp on the staff, suggested written solos provided for flexibility for C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef instrumen...
My Man Sam by Gordon Goodwin is a tribute to the late, great, brilliant arranger/composer, Sammy Nestico! The medium swing tempo is 134 BPM and the suggested written solos are for trumpet 2, alto 1, t...
Paul Murtha has skillfully adapted this monster chart from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band to a younger level while still maintaining all the intensity and drive of the original. The trombones take the...
From the Disney movie Lion King, Gordon Goodwin has crafted a jazz shuffle that goes and then goes even more. A showcase for alto and trumpet with a unison melody line and solo space for each player....
Gordon Goodwin's stellar reputation as a writer is well deserved. A funky half-time shuffle groove for big band, Gordon's clever opening melody statement is played by altos and trumpets with solo spac...
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, trom...
A high energy Latin pop groove, this one moves along at a pretty good clip - around 240 BPM. It features a soprano sax lead instead of alto 1 and solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4, and trombones 1 a...
A luscious alto sax ballad at 74 BPM. A lyrical vehicle with rich harmony and textures, soaring ensemble figures, and a soli with saxes (alto 2 opt flute), trumpet 2, guitar, and piano. A brilliant ch...
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 se...
As performed by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - 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...
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...
Gordon Goodwin's chart has a funky, sassy and contemporary groove, just like the title suggests. Solo space for alto, tenor and bari sax, lead trumpet range has a few high G's. You'll dig this chart!...
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...
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, teno...
If you want funky, this is it! In a nutshell, this is Tower of Power meets Gordon Goodwin, simple as that. Solo space provided for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet, trombone, and various rhythm players.
Hot Latin sounds from Gordon Goodwin's Grammy-nominated CD Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences! Flute and trumpet are featured in the beginning on the playful melody, but the entire ensemble gets...
Tasty and groovy with a funky Latin vibe, this tune is composed by Dave Grusin and arranged by Gordon to feature Dave and guitarist Lee Ritenour on the recent Big Phat Band CD, Act Your Age. If you ha...
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...
The title reflects typical Gordon Goodwin humor in this exciting Latin chart. A Latin percussion part is included and will definitely further enhance this very hip Latin extravaganza. Solos available...
An exciting samba at 200 BPM. Little band instrumentation is tenor, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums, and the chart includes solo space for all. (1:35)
A brilliant chart written for five saxes (SATTB), plus four rhythm instruments and percussion! This brisk samba at around 240 BPM has solo chord changes for everyone. Very exciting, very unique, and e...
Classic Ellington swinger! Gordon's medium tempo chart features the saxes at the start and them lets the ensemble carry it and build to the Alto solo. This one goes down smooth.
Gordon Goodwin's medium-slow treatment of this familiar standard swings hard right from the start! This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and pia...
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 ar...
Composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin as a duet for Maynard Ferguson and Wayne Bergeron. Gordon adapted this one to feature only one trumpet soloist with written lines and some jazz solo space. It s...
Crazy title? It's from the movie of the same name and is a tongue-in-cheek swing chart adapted from a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin for the Big Phat Band. Arranged for the younger player...
If you want to play original Gordon Goodwin charts but they are too challenging, check this out! Composed and arranged specifically for the grade 3 level, this medium tempo swing chart is outstanding....
An accessible and swingin' version of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart scored for young players. There is a nice sax soli and 1st trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A 12-bar writte...
A few twists and turns added to the original Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd (and band) pleaser. The chart features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu of clari...
As recorded by the Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll, this swing chart features the trombone section. It's not crazy hard to play, but will require some endurance from the 'bones. Solo change...
A medium-swing modal original by Gordon Goodwin. The tempo is around 140 BPM, the flexible solo section has written solos provided for (opt) flute, alto 1, tenor 1, bari, trumpet 3 and trombone 1. The...
As recorded and released by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band as a digital single. An homage to Oscar Peterson, this chart is a solo feature and includes separate solo parts for piano, C instruments, alt...
As recorded by the Big Phat Band, you've got your basic flag-waving, barn-burning, straight-ahead swing chart here - and believe it or not, it's not all that hard to play! Sure, it's a challenge, but...
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 satis...
The flutes state the melody in this pretty bossa nova, which demands your best soloist to elegantly negotiate it's appealing chord changes. Sax doubles. As recorded by the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat on '...
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...
Whoa, this is the next Hunting Wabbits chart in the 'trilogy.' As recorded by the Big Phat Band on the Goodwin CD That's How We Roll, this HW3 is fairly challenging, but well worth the effort. There a...
Think of it as turbo-charged musical tongue-in-cheek Gordon Goodwin style. Based on the theme from the movie Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, the theme has been developed per Gordon's usual amazing abil...
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A medium bright swing at 160 BPM for Grade 3. The instrumentation is for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums, and the chart includes solo space for all. (3:52)
The arranging genius of Gordon Goodwin is readily apparent in this unique version of Miles Davis' classic. At times a jazz waltz, at times straight ahead swinging in 4, the ensemble lines flow effortl...
It's hot! A jazz-rock adaptation of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart for the young band. The driving bass and funky lines will engage the band, the audience, and you. With features like written so...
As recorded on the Silverline Records album XXL (CD and DVD Audio) by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, this ferocious chart is a totally hot rock-swing-jazz for big band. It will tear it up every perfo...
Includes performance tips and suggestions by Wayne Bergeron, a one-of-a kind lead trumpet player whose strong chops and great musicality make him one of the most in-demand musicians in Los Angeles. So...
Introducing a first-of-its-kind DVD audio experience! Compatible with all DVD players, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band takes the listener through ten of Gordon's big band charts with amazing performanc...
This blistering chart from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band's Swingin' For the Fences CD will be a spectacular addition to any show. Nick Baratta has masterfully adapted it for either field or stands us...
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band is one of the hottest (and coolest) jazz bands ever! Mike Story has crafted one of their most popular tunes into a version that any band can play. All of the excitement...
Goodwin - Grade 2-3.
As performed by Gordon Goodwin's Little Phat Band, the instrumentation is tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass (acoustic), and drums. As the title suggests, this one is a shuffle at aroun...
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 so...
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 instrumen...
This is really a powerhouse of a piece! Hard-driving rock'n roll at a high tempo with the Jazz Police at the heels ... Please note the dynamics. Tempo and good articulation is a very big part of the e...
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 1...
Gordon's chart is a New Orleans groove with the creative Goodwin touch. Solo space is for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is up to high G and some piano ostinato licks are just a...
An original by Gordon Goodwin, this is a jazzy half-time groove chart. This chart is not as challenging as some of Gordon's other charts, but it will still work the band. Features solo space for alto,...
Stay in Your Lane by Gordon Goodwin is a hard-hitting shuffle groove at about 135 BPM. A suggested written-out solo is provided for C, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone. A nice swingin' shout chorus, an au...
A swingin' shuffle composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin. Building continuously, this chart offers solos space for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and piano. A hot sax soli will keep all the saxes r...
Another Gordon Goodwin work of art. Commissioned by New Trier High School, Jim Warrick, director, this is sort of a bluesy-swing chart with a huge shout chorus. Optional vibe/xylophone/percussion part...
As performed by Gordon Goodwin's Little Phat Band, the instrumentation is tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass (acoustic), and drums. A delightful medium swing with nice chord changes and...
Funky, funkier, funkiest. This Gordon Goodwin chart on the classic funk rock tune 'Play That Funky Music' is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone soloist from start to finish. This one demands a co...
Challenging, yes, impossible, no. Gordon Goodwin's Hunting Wabbits 2 will provide all the challenge any band needs as they explore this tongue-in-cheek musical adventure that is well worth the effort....
Slick and funky, this hot Gordon Goodwin chart is for the younger players. There are written solos for 1st alto (cued for 2nd alto) and a 1st trumpet solo cued in all four trumpet parts. Lead trumpet...
This funky chart, at 176 BPM, contains a classic Goodwin piano introduction - challenging, but extremely rewarding. Solo space for alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. The chart has an a...
Funky with a very hip piano intro! Little band instrumentation is for tenor, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. This chart includes solo space for all. (2:16)
It's funky and accessible - it's a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for young band. The tempo is around 180 BPM with written-out solos available for any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to written G o...
A very hip, funky groove chart played around 168 BPM and loaded with the classic Goodwin flair. Plus, sample solos are provided for C instruments, E-flat alto/bari, B-flat tenor, B-flat trumpet, and t...
Nine Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band classics in a jazz play-along! The Alfred Jazz Play-Along series goes beyond the other play-alongs. Each volume has parts for C, B-flat, E-flat and bass clef instrume...
