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 performances and stunning6-channel sound. Featuring some of the leading jazz musicians on today's scene the Grammy-nominated “Swingin For The Fences” presents big band jazz in an exciting new audio environment where the listener feels as ifhe were actually sitting among the musicians as they play. Includes: Sing Sang Sung Count Bubba Samba Del Gringo Bach 2-Part Invention in D Minor I Remember Swingin' for the Fences Mueva Los Huesos (Shake Your Bones) SecondChances There's the Rub and A Few Good Men. Additional features included on the DVD: 14-minute “behind the scenes” video • bios and photos • optional commentary by Gordon Goodwin as the music plays •transcribed solos.

Gordon Goodwin's CD ?Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences? contains a wealth of terrific charts in a wide variety of styles by this talented writer. This sizzling Latin masterpiece written in a ?songo?style features intricate unison lines blazing ensemble passages and a continuously energetic rhythmic drive. For the mature band this is one impressive chart!

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 a chance to cut loose on thispowerful chart. Includes solos for alto and trombone.

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

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 space provided for piano, alto, or tenor sax. The burnin' shout chorus will make this an all time favorite chart for every library. Percussion part included. As recorded on Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: Swingin' for the Fences. This chart grooves!

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

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 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!

Best described as a jazz-flavored “barnburner” for wind symphony Sam Hazo's exciting work pays homage to the innovative concepts of George Gerswhin and an appreciation for modern day jazz composer Gordon Goodwin.“Sevens” refers to the common jazz chord of the 7th as well as number of notes in the phrase time signatures etc. Strangely enough both Gershwin and Goodwin share the same initials (G.G.) have 7 letters in theirnames and the letter “G” is the 7th letter of the alphabet! Let it rip. (3:50)

Trumpeter Wayne Bergeron is a Yamaha Performing Artist and Concord Recording Artist. Wayne is enjoying a career as one of the most active lead trumpet players in the world. With the Playing Lead Trumpet DVD, Wayne Bergeron discusses and demonstrates the essential aspects of lead trumpet playing for all levels, from students to professionals. Wayne clearly demonstrates a variety of concepts and techniques using the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band Play-Along, Vol. 2 for Trumpet. Topics: Chops---care and maintenance, warm-ups * Equipment---mouthpieces, horns, mutes * Tone / Sound---goals, dos and don'ts * Technique / Breathing---daily exercises, using the diaphram * Range---accuracy, endurance, the 80% level * Articulation / Interpretation---accents (it's in the details) * Concept: swing, Latin, straight-eighths * Ornamentation---doits, falls, turns, rips, bends * Attitude---leadership, professionalism, business * Playing different genres---focus, listening * Improvisation---tips and suggestions. / Trompette