Attention saxophone players -- do you need a challenging duet book?
Composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin at the medium-advanced to advanced level, these 10 saxophone duets are completely interchangeable for any combination of Eb or Bb saxophones. You can play with a duet partner or use the CD and play duets with great saxophonists Gordon Goodwin (tenor sax) or Eric Marienthal (alto sax). On the included CD, Duet Part 1 and Duet Part 2 are each controlled by dialing in/out the left or right channels on your stereo system.
Includes 10 exciting Gordon Goodwin tunes: Act Your Age * Count Bubba?s Revenge * El Macho Muchacho * Gumbo Street * Hunting Wabbits * The Jazz Police * La Pequeña Almeja * Maynard and Waynard * Swingin? for the Fences * There?s the Rub
Features:
* Improve your jazz concept, articulation, time, intonation and sight-reading
* Duets are playable with any combination of Eb or Bb saxophones (requires two books)
* Gordon Goodwin plays the tenor sax on Duet Part 1 and Part 2
* Eric Marienthal plays the alto sax on Duet Part 1 and Part 2
* Gordon and Eric play together on Duet Part 1 and Part 2
* Play with a duet partner or with the CD by dialing in/out the left or right stereo channel
* Opportunities to improvise too!
Count Bubba's Revenge
The Jazz Police
El Macho Muchacho
Gumbo Street
La Pequena Almeja
Maynard and Waynard
Swingin' for the Fences
There's the Rub
Act Your Age
Hunting Wabbits

Par GOODWIN GORDON. 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 instruments. Includes auxiliary percussion and vibes. Change Is Good by Gordon Goodwin is a refreshing and mellow chart that will appeal to everyone. (5:27) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Revenge is very sweet! Gordon Goodwin is the hot writer of today's big band charts and this arrangement proves it. A shuffle swing that builds and builds. On top of that it showcases all the sections by trading back and forth playing a-capella and so on. Solo space is provided for tenor bari trumpet trombone and piano or guitar. (6:24)

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 and drive from the original are present in this great chart. Check it out! (1:50) / Marching Band

Comme réalisée par Little Phat Band de Gordon Goodwin, l'instrumentation est sax ténor, trompette, trombone, piano, guitare, basse (électrique), et à la batterie. Une rainure latine avec des motifs montuno par la section rythmique, ce tableau s'anime et reste concentré d'énergie. Le tempo est de 125 BPM et les pièces en laiton sont exigeants. Toutes les pièces ont un espace en solo. Hot Latin. / Ensemble De Jazz

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) / Ensemble De Jazz

Comme réalisée par Little Phat Band de Gordon Goodwin, l'instrumentation est sax ténor, trompette, trombone, piano, guitare, basse (acoustique), et la batterie. Comme le titre l'indique, celui-ci est un remaniement à environ 170 BPM. Une mélodie accrocheuse et joliment mis en place avec l'espace en solo pour tous. Un tableau de plaisir. / Ensemble De Jazz

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 piano and a short but potent sax soli. Silky smooth!

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 contemporary alto sax soloist with style and some altissimo chops too. Groove is essential for the rhythm section. If you have the rhythm section funk groove and the alto player this is IT! As recorded on 'The Phat Pack ' Gordon's newest CD.