Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Jazz Saxophone Duets

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 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!

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! Featured soloists on theoriginal included Eddie Daniels and Arturo Sandoval. This one is hot!!

Series: Gordon Goodwin Series Category: Jazz Ensemble Format: Conductor Score & Parts Instrument: Jazz Ensemble Level: 5.5 (Advanced / Difficult) 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 performance! Featuring solo space for tenor, trumpet, trombone, or guitar, tons of energy abounds from the first note to the last. Perfect for any experienced band in concert or festival setting. This hot jazz-rock arrangement of the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band original features a driving bass line and solo sections for alto sax, tenor sax, and drums. A playable yet high-energy chart, the arrangement features fully notated solos, manageable ranges (lead trumpet to written G5), and a solo section that can be opened up for additional players. —The Instrumentalist

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.

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

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.

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 & 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 & Waynard Swingin' for the Fences There's the Rub Act Your Age Hunting Wabbits