Gordon Goodwin

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 lead at the top followed bythe trumpets then saxes until finally the entire ensemble cuts loose. Includes solos for trumpet and alto sax. Great sounds for young players!

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!

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) / Ensemble De Jazz

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 energy of this piece. Fortissimo first appears at bar 113. A useful tip: It’s possible to practice this one also at lower dynamic levels.

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)

A medium swing chart at 136 BPM for a smaller band consisting of tenor, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. Includes solo space for all. (2:39) / Ensemble De Jazz

Comme indiqué par Big Phat Band de Gordon Goodwin sur le CD Voilà comment nous roulons, mais sans le bois double, saxos seulement. Aménagé pour la flexibilité, c'est une caractéristique belle solo pour C instruments, saxophone alto, saxophone ténor, trompette, trombone ou avec toutes les parties en solo inclus. Tempo est facile à 138 BPM avec une quinte-huitième groove moelleux. Gamme de trompette plomb est facile à écrit fa dièse sur la ligne supérieure et bugles pour la section si possible. Ce très accessible comme une caractéristique personnelle. Une mélodie magnifique. / Ensemble De Jazz

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 160 BPM. Easy to assemble. (5:08) / Ensemble De Jazz

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

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

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!