Gordon Goodwin: spartiti difficile

Originally written for the Bill Watrous Big Band, this fast swing chart is loosely based on I Got Rhythm but provides your trombone, paino, soprano, and tenor soloists with more harmonic freedom that...

Easy-going swing chart, inspired by Thad Jones, has a bouncy yet rich sax melody that leads to an interchange between your drummer (on brushes!) and the ensemble. The solo section can be opened up for...

Louie Prima was totally cool. He played these awesome shuffle grooves in his band, and this chart is in tribute to the great sense of fun his music had.The saxes (featuring clarinet lead) pave the way...

The elusive bass feature makes an appearance! On this medium fast swing chart bassed (get it?) on 'I Got Rhythm' changes, your bass player trades with the sax section on the quirky Thad Jones-ish melo...

Louie Prima was totally cool. He played these awesome shuffle grooves in his band, and this chart is in tribute to the great sense of fun his music had.The saxes (featuring clarinet lead) pave the way...

The elusive bass feature makes an appearance! On this medium fast swing chart bassed (get it?) on 'I Got Rhythm' changes, your bass player trades with the sax section on the quirky Thad Jones-ish melo...

Fast swing chart. Based on changes to Sweet Georgia Brown. Open solo & smoldering shout chorus dbl. to either slam dunk or short drum solo. Bari doubles on flute. Scored for S,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone, &...