In 2000, goodwin formed the big phat band, an eighteen piece jazz ensemble, which quickly gained a reputation as one of the most exciting large jazz ensembles on the planet. Welcome to the official virusfree facebook page of the grammy awardwinning big phat band. Although he grew up in the big band era of miller, dorsey, etc. The overall style is unique among big bands, including the prominence of guitar, vibraphone, and percussion in.
Xxl is the second studio album by gordon goodwins big phat band, released on september. I have had the pleasure of working with the bassist for the big phat band, rick shaw, who first told me of the group when we played together for johnny mathis in florida rick also tours with mathis, gordon goodwins former boss. Gordon goodwins big phat band the jazz police lyrics. Banned books are books or other printed works such as essays or plays which are prohibited by law or to which free access is not permitted by other means. Gordon goodwins big phat band playalongs are the perfect opportunity to sit in with outstanding players from the big phat band in order to measure and improve your ability. The driving bass and funky lines will engage the band, the audience and you. The big phat horn band is a ten piece band featuring 6 horns and vocalist michael k. The jazz police, a song by gordon goodwins big phat band on spotify.
A playable yet highenergy 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. Gordon goodwins big phat band is one of the hottest jazz bands ever. Todd crooks as a lifelong resident of west seattle, todd is a familiar face in many big bands in the area, including the jim cutler jazz orchestra, the jazz police. Announcing the release of volume 2 in the popular big phat band play along series. As recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band the jazz. Since its origin, the big phat band has received several grammy awards and many grammy nominations. Every big phat band album i have heard is remarkable. Learn volumes of information about style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, playing in time, latin grooves, and a variety of swing styles as you play. Goodwin, who serves as keyboardist, composer, arranger and conductor, has created music that proves to be consistently catchy to the listener and challenging to his musicians. Mike story has crafted one of their most popular tunes into a version that any band can play. Big phat band jazz police eric marienthal takes the sax solo big phat band cds big phat band sheet music if you like my sitenewsletter, please support it at amazon or by getting some sheet music related posts. The band is led by gordon goodwin, who arranges, composes, plays piano and saxophone. The jazz police big phat band gordon goodwins drum cover drum basix 8, 10, 12, 16 snare yamaha stage custom 14 cymbals. The phat pack, an album by gordon goodwins big phat band on spotify.
Check out tour dates, videos, and photos, subscribe to gordons podcast, and buy the new cdyou do want the new cd, right. Nine gordon goodwin big phat band classics in a jazz playalong. Gordon goodwins big phat band the phat pack 2006, cd. The crowd is sure to get fired up, so have the fire department standing by. This article lists notable banned books and works, giving a brief context for the reason that each book was. Gordon goodwins big phat band album discography allmusic. Gordon goodwins big phat band music, videos, stats, and. Gordon goodwins big phat band came on the jazz blues scene with the release of the album swingin for the fences released on november 30, 1999. September 21 23,youtubing it up on saxophone videolearning saxophone a. Nine hot big phat band charts from the recent releases thats how we roll and life in the bubble. Gordon goodwins big phat band, or simply the big phat band, is an 18piece jazz orchestra that combines the big band swing of the 1930s and 1940s with contemporary music such as funk and jazz fusion. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the jazz police big phat band xxl. The new jazz order big band plays most tuesdays from 9 p. Having amassed 21 grammy nominations, four statues and three emmy wins, gordon goodwin is the most decorated big band leader in the 21 st century.
Goodwin composes most, and arranges all, of the groups performance pieces, as well as playing piano and occasionally tenor saxophone. As recorded on the silverline records album xxl cd and dvd audio by gordon goodwins big phat band, this ferocious chart is a totally hot rockswingjazz for big band. The jazz police big phat band gordon goodwins drum cover. Big phat band drums by gordon goodwin instructional. March 27, 2005 sheilah kast talks with the big phat bands leader, gordon goodwin, about his revival of. The album has been released to radio and to the internet itunes, amazon etc. The jazz police, a song by gordon goodwins big phat band. Learn volumes of information about style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, playing in time, latin grooves, and a variety of swing styles as you play along and listen to the players in the phat band. In particular, the lead trumpet, drummer, and baritone sax play a big role in determining the success of this chart.
In addition to playing with the jim cutler jazz orchestra, steve is a founding member of the jazz police big band, and performs frequently with monkeygodutch and red fish blue fish. He is leader of gordon goodwins big phat band, an internationally known ensemble with a reputation as one of the most exciting large ensembles in jazz. This ferocious chart is totally hot rockswingjazz for the experienced big band. Xxl was nominated for the grammy award for best large jazz ensemble album. Everybody in the band will need to pitch in to push this chart to the finish line. Gordon goodwins big phat band play along series volume 2. Its true to the original style and concept, but made accessible for the real world. Gordon goodwins big phat band playalong series gives you the chance to sit in with the outstanding players in the big phat band to improve and measure your own ability to play in a big band. Gordon goodwins big phat band is one of the hottest and coolest jazz bands ever. Jazz police sheet music by gordon goodwins big phat band sku. The original version of the jazz police was composed and recorded by gordon goodwin and his big phat band for professional musicians. Gordon goodwins big phat band thats how we roll 2011.
I recommend the students have a chance to hear the demo version of this chart. Check out the jazz police by big phat band on amazon music. As for the software, as is written in the author comments, i used a program from the mid90s called sibelius 1. Auro l 1 as recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band count bubba gordon goodwin ascap. Gordon goodwins big phat band is one of the hottest ja j.
Find gordon goodwins big phat band discography, albums and singles on allmusic. I have had the pleasure of working with the bassist for the big phat band, rick shaw, who first told me of the group when we played together for johnny mathis in florida rick also. Big band gordon goodwins big phat band thats how we roll 2011, cd discogs. Band leader, composer and instrumentalist gordon goodwin takes his 18piece big phat band to another level, producing a rare cddvd set and garnishing a heap of praise from critics and the grammy folks alike. There are one or two page introductions to swing, rock, latin and country styles. Gordon goodwins big phat band, or simply the big phat band, is a grammynominated 18piece jazz ensemble based in california and led by grammy and emmy award winning artist gordon goodwin. Welcome to the home of the big phat band, and the official source for all things big and phat, including the bands newest release, thats how we roll. Made famous by gordon goodwins big phat band, your group will leave a big impression when they hit the field with this smokin tune.
Lyrics to the jazz police by gordon goodwins big phat band. Led by trumpeter james rasmussen, the jazz police is a contemporary big band playing original compositions and arrangements, many of which are salsa, funk, or rock based. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Act your age is one heck of an album, having received three 2008 grammy nominations for best large jazz ensemble album, best instrumental composition goodwins hit the ground running. The practice of banning books is a form of censorship, from political, legal, religious, moral, or less often commercial motives. For more information, or to purchase, go to the jazz police by gordon goodwin arr. Heres a very hip jazz rock adaptation of gordon goodwins big phat band chart for developing jazz ensembles. Includes an essential, very concise but thorough explanation of terms and notation in professional charts. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Cruise ship drummer several big band drumming books.
Buy gordon goodwins big phat band playalong series, at. To date, the bpb has released five records, swingin for the fences 2000, xxl 2003, the phat pack 2006, act your age 2008, and. Swingin for the fences 2001, xxl 2003, the phat pack 2006. Mixes of the actual big phat band tracks with your part mixed out so that you can play along.
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