Tenetevi forte! Se volete energia, eccitazione e un groove funky, date un'occhiata al brano di Kris Berg, The Chicken. Il leggendario bassista elettrico Jaco Pastorius ha registrato questo brano poten...
Der Klassiker von Cole Porter in einer modernen und funkigen Bearbeitung von Kris Berg mit gelegentlichen Ausflügen in den Boogaloo. Beachten Sie vor allem den sehr funkigen Bass sowie das sanfte Zwis...
With the distinct flavor of the group Weather Report, writer Kris Berg continues his successful string of chicken-related jazz ensemble titles with Feather Report. A superb chart with a hip-hop/shuffl...
Yep, it's the 20-year anniversary of the original 'Chicken' chart arranged by Kris Berg - it's time to celebrate with Son of the Chicken! This original is more accessible for younger bands with a chor...
It's the annual chicken chart! No Harm / No Fowl by Kris Berg is a very accessible rock groove played around 146 BPM, and features written-out solo opportunities for all saxes and all brass, and lead...
This burning, high-energy samba will bring the house down, and is perfect as an opener or closer. Solo space (written or ad lib) is provided for alto sax, tenor sax or vibes and then trumpet or trombo...
You asked for a funky chart--well this is it! Another fabulous adventure by the chicken-master Kris Berg, and this time he plucks another prize-winner with 'R U Chicken?' Written solos are included fo...
The chicken saga continues! Kris Berg brings you this funky Tower of Power groove. Solos are written out for tenor and trombone, lead trumpet range is to written A, and the bass part is critical and s...
The chicken saga continues and it is FUNKY! This big band funk chart grooves at a tempo around 116 BPM. The energetic groove begins after the chorale intro. The saxes state the melody, joined by brass...
Yep, you guessed it - it's a funk chart. The groove is deep at 136 BPM, solos are written out for tenor and/or guitar, and lead trumpet range is to written A. Do you like chicken? (3:45)
We're back with another chicken-titled funk chart! Written solos are provided for trumpet and tenor but you could add guitar if desired. Lead trumpet range is too written B-flat above the staff with o...
Tower Of Power-Style
This chart for advancing groups tips its hat to the likes of Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. Commissioned for the Arizona All-State Jazz Band, this funky cha-cha over modal changes provides solo oppor...
A wonderful tune with a rich texture and voicings. This is a solo vehicle for C, B-flat, E-flat or bass clef instruments with all parts included - especially ideal for flute or vibes. Bossa nova tempo...
A samba performed at 170 BPM, this chart has a lot of energy. Written-out solos provided for all saxes and brass, a great sax soli, a developing interlude, and lead trumpet range to written B above th...
A show-stopping tour de force! Dave Brubeck's fabulous tune from his classic quartet album Time Out. Arranger Kris Berg worked hard on this chart to capture the essence of Brubeck. The meter changes f...
Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2021 Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this Kris Berg chart at the medium advanced level will be an exciting ad...
This classic '20s song was featured in many movies, most notably performed by Peggy Lee in Pete Kelly's Blues. Kris Berg gives us an extraordinary arrangement that is right on the money and perfect fo...
12 outstanding arrangements for the young jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos is included: swing, ballad, Latin, holiday, rock, and...
John Coltrane's jazz standard is arranged by Kris Berg to offer strong ensemble writing, a fierce sax section soli and solo space on the 12-bar blues chord progression. It's flexible so you can have f...
This medium tempo swingin' jazz waltz has the lilting 3/4 feel that is fun to play, along with (written) solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2. The chart has standard instrumentation plus an alternate 2nd al...
A very hip and contemporary chart arranged and recorded by Kris Berg for his big band in the Dallas area. On this great jazz standard, there is solo space for alto, trumpet, tenor, and trombone, lots...
This sensational solo feature is available for B-flat, E-flat instruments or trombone. Recorded as an alto solo on our demo recording at around 74 BPM, the lead trumpet range is to written high C. Kri...
'Stuck In The Rut' is one rockin' tune, sure to get your audience up on their feet! With a fun groove and approachable changes, it's perfect for a younger band and, yet appropriate for festivals and c...
Rock Don't Roll è un brano rock trainante, perfetto per i gruppi in via di formazione! I vostri giovani musicisti ameranno i groove divertenti, le melodie orecchiabili e lo stile rock sempre accattiva...
This chart is very accessible for young players with lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. It includes written-out suggested solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1 with background figures to...
Okay, it's chicken time! A funky rock groove played around 130 BPM. Solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, lead trumpet range is to written G-sharp on top of the staff and a sweet bari part. Easy t...
Okay, it's chicken time! Party Peeps by Kris Berg is a funky rock groove played around 130 BPM. Solos provided for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, lead trumpet range is to written G-sharp on top of the staff a...
This moderate-tempo, upbeat original from Kris Berg features lots of strong section playing, a sax solo break, and some driving brass licks. It's fun listening and fun to play! Medium Easy (4:48)
It's true, it Tastes Like Chicken! A slow gospel-style introduction leads into an extra crispy groove that will have the band coming back again and again. The melody is catchy, the groove is funky, th...
An outstanding Kenton style ballad. Kris Berg has arranged a superb chart to showcase the lead trombone and trombone section. No improvised solos and lead trumpet is range is to written C above the st...
Distant Ridges is a dramatic, haunting ballad that features Alto Saxophone. The minor chord changes and light Rhumba feel combine to help give this music a distinctive flavor. The Alto solo is complet...
'The Main Attraction' is a hard drivin' shuffle in the style of Basie, Thad and Mel, and Phil Wilson, but with a slightly more modern groove. This is the perfect opener for any concert or festival! Th...
You asked for a funky chart - well this is it! Another fabulous adventure by the chicken-master Kris Berg, and this time he plucks another prize-winner with 'R U Chicken?' Written solos are included f...
Kris Berg brings another super-funky 'chicken' chart to market and this one features a James Brown groove. Solo are written out for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written...
More chicken please! Kris Berg brings you another helping with 'No Spring Chicken.' The groove is totally funky, solos are written-out for tenor and trumpet, lead trumpet range is to written B, the ba...
This chart is officially funky. Mr. Berg brings back the chicken-themed groove at a tempo of 106 BPM. Includes a written or ad-lib tenor solo, an optional guitar solos and the lead trumpet range is to...
With the chicken-flavored title, this Kris Berg chart is just plain funky. The laid-back tempo is around 100 BPM, there is a suggested written tenor solo, and some slap bass licks on the hip bass part...
'Modern Pecknology' - it's the chicken-themed funk chart! A clever title, and it's certainly a clever chart. This Kris Berg composition opens with the sound of the barnyard and then it gets funky imme...
Oh yeah, it's time for another 'chicken' flavored chart! This one is definitely funky and more accessible than previous 'chicken' charts. Lead trumpet range is only to written G on top of the staff, a...
Oh sì, un groove funky di New Orleans guarnito con sapore di pollo! Suonato a circa 160 BPM, il range della tromba solista è fino al Sol in cima al pentagramma e include assoli scritti suggeriti per i...
Long known for his writing for upper-level groups, Kris Berg turns loose his creative talents on this easy funk-rock composition. Great rhythm section writing, solid scoring throughout and creative an...
Commissionato dalla grande Waltrip High School Ram Band, questo brano funk è ricco di momenti emozionanti e drammatici. Inizia con il pedale sul metallo e rimane intenso fino all'assolo di tromba alla...
Mercy! If you know Kris Berg's funky music, then you know about chicken. Do you want a funky Tower of Power-style chart? Well then, this is it. The whole band will have their eyes glued to this chart...
From the pen of composer Kris Berg who brought you 'The Chicken' and 'Fowl Play,' 'Poultry In Motion,' is the high-energy, funk chart for 2005. More eighth-note oriented than the 'Chicken' it's right...
'Spring Break' is a classic samba/bossa tune, perfect tune for young jazz musicians. With an exciting melody and an accessible solo section, 'Spring Break' invites your listeners to join you on the be...
A classic samba played around 208 BPM. 'Samba de Orphee' arranged by Kris Berg is bright, happy, upbeat, and festive throughout with the initial melody stated by alto 1 and trumpet 2 with solo chord c...
This new Calypso chart from jazz musician and educator Kris Berg might be the happiest piece ever written for young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition use...
Kris Berg sfrutta al massimo il suo unico appraoch armonico in questa nuova Bossa Nova. Ogni nuova frase presenta dei colpi di scena che contribuiscono a rendere questo brano molto interessante. Nient...
As you probably guessed from the title, Kris Berg has taken hints from some Miles Davis classics and turned them into a brilliant, up-tempo swing composition. Your band will get to show off their dyna...
Commissionato da JEN (Jazz Education Network), Kris ha fatto un lavoro fantastico per catturare l'atmosfera e il sapore del groove della seconda linea. Sebbene l'atmosfera sia quella tradizionale di N...
If you are looking for a contrasting jazz original to play at festival or contest, you should look at this new work by Kris Berg. It has a contemporary sound that will balance out a 'standard' program...
Leave it to the creative mind of Kris Berg to come up with a swingin' jazz piece inspired by the Ferde Grofé composition On the Trail from the Grand Canyon Suite! After a short Alto Sax solo there is...
This book assumes a modest music reading ability and some familiarity with basic classic guitar technique. A comprehensive, exploration of the requirements for developing effortless and musically sens...
Beautiful classical guitar settings of 'Gymnopedie #1' (Satie), 'Trumpet Tune' (Purcell), and many more.
Written for the wonderful saxophonist Chris Vadala, arranger Kris Berg has fashioned a contemporary sounding chart in D minor that moves from a loose, open swing to a straight-ahead swing groove. Terr...
Composer Kris Berg has knocked one out of the park with this sleek and contemporary new festival chart. From the first rhythmic punctuation to the final dramatic chord this piece just sparkles with en...
IT'S FUNK---spread the word! Kris Berg does it once again with another day in the life of 'The Chicken.' Chicken Scratch is a ferocious Tower of Power-style chart that will put a deep groove in any ba...
Twelve outstanding arrangements for the young jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos is included: swing, ballad, Latin, holiday, rock,...
A wonderful tune with a rich texture and voicings. This is a solo vehicle for C, B-flat, E-flat or bass clef instruments with all parts include---especially ideal for flute or vibes. Bossa nova tempo...
A superb alto sax feature, this is a classic 12/8 bluesy treatment of the great standard. Everything is written out for the alto player, with optional chord changes. Lead trumpet range is to written A...
Energy and groove are the key elements in this burner. Kris takes Dave Brubeck's New Orleans style tunes and adapts it to the big band with style. An improvised solo for 1st alto and 2nd trumpet, alon...
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Here is a Metheny-flavored chart to feature 2nd trombone and guitar. Solo space for both is provided, a few easy meter changes to 3/4, lead trumpet range is to B-flat above the staff with an optional...
Kris Berg does it one more time-the chicken-theme chart lives on! A rock groove with the melody handled by trombone, tenor and guitar, with written-out solos available for each. Check out the very hip...
Kris Berg does it one more time---the chicken-theme chart lives on! A rock groove with the melody handled by trombone, tenor and guitar, with written-out solos available for each. Check out the very h...
Yep, you guessed it - it's a funk chart. The groove is deep at 136 BPM, solos are written out for tenor and/or guitar, and lead trumpet range is to written A. Do you like chicken?
A contemporary version of this standard arranged in a funky groove played around 136 BPM with the groove going into a boogaloo occasionally. Lead trumpet range it to written A above the staff, and sam...
Perfect for developing groups, the chart starts with a tradition chorale, and then morphs into a clever re-harmonization of the classic carol while embracing the bossa nova style. The open solo sectio...
I Saw Three Ships non è solo un brano perfetto per i vostri concerti di dicembre, ma è così divertente da suonare che dovreste programmarlo in qualsiasi momento! Questo canto inglese del XVII secolo a...