Piece for a small jazz band that tries to simulate the atmosphere of police films from the 70s and 80s. The title (free translation: "[call] 190, urgently!") refers to the emergency telephone number of the
Here's the title tune from the incredible Gordon Goodwin album. This chart has a funky, sassy and contemporary groove, just like the title suggests! The solo space is for alto, tenor and bari sax and the
As performed by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, here's a showcase for the trumpet section! The groove is straight eighths with a funky feel and there's solo space for all trumpets, but the solos can be
Big Mouth kicks at the beginning and never lets up! If you like Jeff's Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Mohave Breakdown, then you've got to check this one out! Written
Yes, this is for real! Queen's magnum opus, in a jazz language, orchestrated for big band, with jazz solos for trombone (also cued in trumpet 5/flugelhorn) and alto or bari sax thrown in for good measure.
Infused with rock-fusion influences throughout, this hip work is contemporary and cool. A synthesizer solo sets the tone for the bright-tempo rock feel. Muted trumpets and saxes build the first statement,
It's funky with all the Big Phat Band attributes and it's fairly tough to play, but hey, it's Gordon and you know it will be a hot chart if you have the horses! The opening lick for piano is really hot and
This chart will give wind players something to take home and woodshed. The syncopated even-8th note groove that carries on throughout the tune is infectious. It features tenor sax, trumpet, and/or shredding
Metroliner, with its 16th-note contemporary groove, portrays the chugging and propulsive feel of a train ride through America's northeast corridor. This uniquely funky programmatic chart was
Evoking imagery of the boreal landscapes of Alaska and Canada, The North Zephyr draws from the ECM roots of Pat Metheny to create a floating, contemporary straight-eighth feel. An alluring melody
This classic funk-rock tune 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. A funk groove