ALFRED BIG BAND CHARTSGet In Line NEWFunky! Gordon Goodwin is the hottest writer on the scene today. The Big Phat Band ismodern, hip, exciting, fresh, and captivating to listen to -- and here is the real thingas performed/recorded by the Big Phat Band. Solos available for alto, tenor, trumpet,and bone. A percussion part is included along with an optional vibe part. On this one,Gordon included an optional flute and clarinet part if you want to expand theensemble. Although challenging, ‘Get in Line’ is not quite as difficult as many ofGordon's fabulous charts. As recorded on the newest CD by Gordon Goodwin's BigPhat Band, The Phat Pack on Silverline Records.BB941K e£52.95Count Bubba's Revenge NEWRevenge is very sweet! Gordon Goodwin is the hot writer of today's big band chartsand this arrangement proves it. Count Bubba's Revenge features a shuffle swing thatbuilds and builds. On top of that, it showcases all the sections by trading back andforth, playing a cappella, and so on. Solo space is provided for tenor, bari, trumpet,trombone, and piano or guitar. Gordon is masterful at creating a chart that exudesenergy and excitement, and this one delivers. Standard instrumentation -- no doubles.BB938K e£52.95Few Good Men, A NEWIn a clever rock-march style, the melody of this big band chart develops thoroughlythen leads into a solo section for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, or guitar. After thesolos, the rhythm section backs off for a wild and woolly ensemble chorus that willchallenge all the players in the band. A percussion part is included. You'll recognize thischart from the Phat Band CD Swingin' For the Fences.BB940K e£52.95Horn of Puente NEWA cha cha you won't forget! Trumpet is featured in this fabulous chart by today'shottest contemporary writer, Gordon Goodwin. The trumpet soloist has plenty of spaceto solo – both improvised and written and there are hot unison lines throughout thishigh-energy composition to keep everyone thinking. The piano has an authentic Latinostinato, 1st alto sax has a soprano and flute doubles (optional alto sax part included),and a percussion part is provided. Dedicated to the legendary Latin percussionist TitoPuente. Ideal for festival and concert - this chart is outstanding! As recorded byGordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band on the new CD Off the Beaten Path.BB942K e£52.95Hunting Wabbits NEWGordon's tour-de-force, tongue-in-cheek tribute to cartoons is stellar! The mixing oflegit and powerhouse swing makes this chart a show stopper. Soprano sax lead for thesaxes throughout and some feisty a capella sections will keep any experienced bandon the edge of its seats. Solo space for soprano, tenor, trumpet, and trombone alongwith percussion parts and an optional synth part for the keyboard. As recorded on theSilverline Records album XXL (CD and DVD Audio) by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.BB943K e£52.95Hunting Wabbits 2 (A Bad Hare Day) NEWChallenging, yes, impossible, no. Gordon Goodwin’s Hunting Wabbits 2 will provide allthe challenge any band needs as they explore this tongue-in-cheek musical adventurethat is well worth the effort. The groove is straight eighths (semi-legit) and funky. Theinstrumentation is flexible: saxophone parts with woodwind doubles, sax parts withoutdoubles, and even optional string parts… yes, strings! Percussion parts included. Solospace for all saxes, trumpet 4 and trombones 1/2. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin onThe Phat Pack CD. This is an amazing arrangement!BB961K e£56.95It's All Right With Me NEWAs recorded on the Silverline Records album XXL (CD and DVD Audio) by GordonGoodwin's Big Phat Band. Originally written for vocal group Take 6 and the Big PhatBand, the chart was re-orchestrated for big band! A wonderful tune by Cole Porter andanother phenomenal chart by Gordon, this chart swings! Jazz for alto 1 and anoptional flute double for alto 2. If you have a hot, experienced band, this chart isfor you!BB944K CD e£52.95Jazz Police, The NEWAs recorded on the Silverline Records album XXL (CD and DVD Audio) by GordonGoodwin's Big Phat Band, this ferocious chart is a totally hot rock-swing-jazz for bigband. 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 forany experienced band in concert or festival setting.BB945K e£52.95Phat Pack, The NEWSlow and bluesy! The title chart as recorded on Gordon Goodwin’s newest CD, The PhatPack. Things to enjoy: it’s kind of greasy, it’s full of twists and turns, calls for brassplunger mutes and optional bass clarinet for bari sax, and the lead trumpet range goesup to written E with a few G’s. There is solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4 and trombone1. Show stopping!BB960K CD e£52.95Play That Funky Music NEWFunky, funkier, funkiest. This Gordon Goodwin chart on the classic funk rock tune ‘PlayThat Funky Music’ is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone soloist from start tofinish. This one demands a contemporary alto sax soloist with style and some altissimochops too. Groove is essential for the rhythm section. If you have the rhythm sectionfunk groove and the alto player, this is IT! As recorded on The Phat Pack, Gordon'snewest CD.BB946K CD e£52.95Swingin For The Fences NEWBased on the changes to "Sweet Georgia Brown," Swingin' for the Fences can be fastor if you have the horses, really fast. In this Gordon Goodwin original, the solo sectionprovides space for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and piano or vibes. The title says itall when the full ensemble gets its wish - a rompin', stompin' tutti section that will putyour band on the map. Optional parts provided for vibes, flute (2nd alto), and sopranosax (1st alto). A brilliant chart! As recorded on Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band:Swingin' for the Fences.BB947K e£52.95There's The Rub NEWGordon Goodwin's stellar reputation as a writer is well deserved. A funky half-timeshuffle groove for big band, Gordon's clever opening melody statement is played byaltos 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 partincluded. As recorded on Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band CD Swingin' for the Fences.This chart grooves!BB948K e£52.95Whodunnit? NEWAnother Gordon Goodwin work of art. Commissioned by New Trier High School, JimWarrick, director, this is sort of a bluesy-swing chart with a huge shout chorus.Optional vibe/xylophone/percussion part and an optional flute part on 2nd alto part.Demands a strong sax section and has a powerful shout chorus. As performed byGordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.BB949K e£52.95GORDON GOODWIN PLAY ALONG (ADVANCED)Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band Playalong NEW10 big band charts from the Grammy award winning album The Phat Pack. Includescomments from Goodwin, specific performance advice from each performer,performance tracks, transcribed solos and full length play alongs.PA570C Trumpet edition, Bk/CD, 68 pages £19.95PA568C Alto saxophone edition, Bk/CD, 78 pages £19.95PA569C Tenor saxophone edition, Bk/CD, 68 pages £19.95PA571C Trombone edition, Bk/CD, 71 pages £19.95PA572C Drums edition, Bk/CD, 68 pages £19.95CDwith CD listen online at www.jazzwise.com e view sample score at www.jazzwise.com22 order online www.jazzwise.com
HAL LEONARD BIG BAND CHARTSHal Leonard Jazz Ensemble charts are graded for all levels, from first year beginnerbands through to professional level charts such as the Mingus Series, playable bycollege level bands and above.Grades indicated are US grades: 1 Beginner; 2 Easy; 3 Medium; 4 Intermediate;5 Advanced.ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS (GRADE 1)Instrumentation: 5 saxes (opt. flute), 6 brass (opt. tuba), 4 rhythm (piano, bass, drums,guitar) but reducable to 3 saxes, 3 brass, 2 rhythm (piano, drums)So What ~ Miles Davis/arr. Michael SweeneyThis Miles Davis classic is a must for bands just starting out. The modal structureteaches the Dorian mode and students are introduced to one of the legends of jazz.BB988T £28.95Basin Street Blues ~ Spencer Williams/arr. Michael SweeneyIntroduce your beginning group to the concept of ‘call and response’ (so common injazz) with this easy arrangement. Like all titles in the Essential Elements Jazz Ensembleseries, it includes exercises to help teach style, as well as sample written solos.BB989T £28.95Ja-Da ~ Bob Carlton/arr. Michael SweeneyWritten in a very slow swing style, this is a marvellous study in ensemble playing withbalance and blend. With plenty of tutti rhythms and very effective use of dynamics.BB990T £28.95DISCOVERY JAZZ (GRADES 1-2)Instrumentation: 5 saxes (opt. flute), 6 brass (opt. tuba), 4 rhythm (piano, bass, drums,guitar) but reducable to 3 saxes, 3 brass, 2 rhythm (piano, drums)Crazy Train ~ Ozzy Osbourne NEWHard-hitting rock chart adapted from Osbournes’ biggest hit. With a moderate tempoand plenty of tutti scoring, your band will sound great on this solid chart.BB977T £28.95Gimme Some Lovin ~ Steve Winwood NEWThis classic rock hit from the 1960s sounds just as powerful today as when it was firstrecorded. The saxophones and trumpets take turns on the melody, and there is a solo(or soli) for any sax. This one will sound great with beginning groups.BB978T £28.95Thriller ~ Rod Temperton/arr. Paul Murtha NEWFeaturing one of the great bass lines of the era, Michael Jackson's 1980s hit ‘Thriller’still works today in this powerful and easy arrangement by Paul Murtha.BB976T £28.95EASY JAZZ ENSEMBLE (GRADE 2)Instrumentation: 5 saxes (optional 2nd tenor), 8 brass (optional 4th trumpet and 4thtrombone), 4 rhythm (optional guitar).Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix ~ arr. Paul Murtha NEWFeaturing the classic grooves and horn licks of ‘Let's Groove’, ‘Boogie Wonderland’ and‘Sing A Song’, this fun medley of hits is a great choice for young players.BB964K CD £32.95Soul Bossa Nova ~ Quincy Jones NEWThis infectious Quincy Jones standard was popular long before Austin Powersintroduced it to a new generation of fans. Easy to learn and fun to play.BB965K CD £32.95Doxy ~ Sonny Rollins NEWOne of the most played of Sonny Rollins’ many great tunes, Doxy is arranged here ina very playable version for inexperienced bands.BB966K CD £32.95It's Only a Paper Moon ~ arr. Rick StitzelOne of the best-known swing standards arranged for young players. With plenty oftutti ensemble playing in addition to solis for the saxes and trombones, this is a chartthat will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Also features solos for any sax andany trumpet, plus a shout chorus with some nice dynamic nuances.BB967K CD £32.95EASY JAZZ COMBO (GRADE 2)Instrumentation: 5 saxes (optional flute), 6 brass (optional tuba), 4 rhythm (piano, bass,drums, guitar) but also reducible to 3 saxes, 3 brass, 2 rhythm (piano, drums)Freddie Freeloader ~ Miles Davis NEWThis classic Miles Davis original is an excellent vehicle for introducing the blues. Thetrumpet soli section is derived from Miles' original solo and may be performed eitheras a solo or as a section feature.BB974T £19.95Sidewinder ~ Lee Morgan NEWThis funky jazz standard is an all time favourite! Now accessible for younger bandswith this great new chart by Paul Murtha.BB975T £19.95YOUNG JAZZ ENSEMBLE (GRADE 3)Instrumentation: 5 saxes, 8 brass, 4 rhythm (piano, bass, drums, guitar)Enter Sandman ~ arr. Roger Holmes NEWFrom heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cutloose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided forbands without guitar. All of the signature lines are still here for a rockin' good time!BB971K CD £36.95Free Bird ~ Collins/Ronnie Van Zant/arr. Roger HolmesOriginally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful “arena rock”tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart finishes with a driving rockvamp featuring guitar or other soloists. Guaranteed to bring down the house.BB994T £36.95CD with CDlisten online at www.jazzwise.comcall now 0845 345 702723
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