That is exactly what the big phat band offers, in addition to featuring soloists that both understand and are in turn inspired by his writing. The big book of big band hits guitar, voice, piano. Its almost like african drummers where seven drummers play different parts. Watermelon man by maynard ferguson was written by herbie hancock and was first recorded and released by herbie hancock in 1962. Fun, funky, hip, groovycall it what you want, this chart is excellent in every.
Its not polite to point gordon goodwins big phat band. Gordon goodwins big phat band gordon goodwin talks. Today gordon goodwins big phat band carries the big band tradition into the new millennium. 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 conte. Every play along track with this book are fantastic, ranging from swing, latin, jazz rock, orchestral movements, and they all come together to create this fantastic collection. This volume 2 teaches the art of ensemble playing using actual charts from gordons recent cds. Gordon goodwins big phat band playing watermelon man, a brilliant piece of jazz by a. Act your age by gordon goodwins big phat band, gordon. As recorded by the big phat band, youve got your basic flagwaving, barnburning. Act your age by gordon goodwins big phat band on apple music. Watermelon man by herbie hancock score sheet music for. The phat pack by big phat band on amazon music unlimited.
Stream gordon goodwins big phat band on amazon music. Jan 15, 2014 watermelon man was written by herbie hancock, originally for his 1962 hit record takin off. Download free gordon goodwins big phat band sheet music. In my experience the book can be pretty big so getting a list of songs would pretty large. Lyrics to watermelon man by gordon goodwins big phat band. Auro l 1 as recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band count bubba gordon goodwin ascap. The second alto part has the wellknown clarinet solo. The group teamed up with dave siebels, a veteran organist, using many of siebels original compositions. This track received a 2008 grammy nomination for best instrumental arrangement. Gordon goodwins big phat band playing watermelon man, a brilliant piece of. It was adapted from watermelon man gloria lynne and herbie hancock.
Find watermelon man, by composer performer, goodwin, gordon, jazz ensemble big band and more at marina music to use this site, you must first enable javascript. Find contacts direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. This was one of those rare jazz tunes that was so catchy it made the pop charts, first herbies version and the next year again with a latin version by mongo santamaria. Act your age gordon goodwins big phat band album wikipedia. Find gordon goodwins big phat band song information on allmusic allmusic. Gordon goodwins big phat band act your age 2008, cd discogs. Cover versions of watermelon man written by herbie hancock. Lyrics to its not polite to point by gordon goodwins big phat band. The album includes funk, bebop, and modern big band style songs and was released on december 1, 2008. The horn guys act your age gordon goodwins big phat band.
At last, a showcase for the trumpet section from gordon goodwin. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. For the fourth recorded edition of his big phat band, grammywinning gordon goodwi. The big book of big band hits guitar, voice, piano, vocal, guitar. Ive been working with the high school jazz band since our oldest son now 31 was a sophomore. A live version was released on the double lp flood 1975, recorded in japan. Watermelon man, a song by gordon goodwins big phat band. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Gordon goodwins big phat band watermelon man lyrics. Aug 03, 2019 view gordon goodwins business profile as owner at big phat band.
Listen to your favorite songs from the phat pack by big phat band now. Welcome to the official virusfree facebook page of the grammy awardwinning big. Check out gordon goodwins big phat band on amazon music. Watermelon man, 1970 american comedydrama directed by melvin van peebles disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title watermelon man. 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. Gordon goodwin big band buy online sheet music online shop. Gordon goodwins big phat jazz saxophone duets saxophone. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals watermelon man. The album includes a dvd containing recording studio footage and bonus features, such as a 5. The song watermelon man was written by gloria lynne and herbie hancock and was first released by gloria lynne in 1965. Gordon goodwins big phat band compositions by gordon. Watermelon man by composer performer, goodwin, gordon.
We decided to give watermelon man another wack, because of tempo issues, but had a pretty good two days of recording. Watermelon man this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Gordon goodwins big phat band act your age 2008, cd. Since its origin, the big phat band has received several.
Act your age by gordon goodwins big phat band on amazon. Gordon goodwin in act your age continues to display dynamic big band. Alto saxophonist eric marienthal, tenor saxophonist brian scanlon, the bands vaunted trumpet section of wayne bergeron, dan fornero, dan savant, and bob summers, trombonist andy martin, and drummer. Gordon goodwins big phat band act your age from soup. Ive been asked to try to prepare a freshman to audition next year. Mar 21, 2012 gordon goodwins big phat band playing watermelon man, a brilliant piece of jazz by a brilliant big band. For years with the whole band and the last few years with the rhythm section. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Listen to your favorite songs from act your age by gordon goodwins big phat band now.
A trumpet section feature with a straighteighth groove. Once again gordon goodwin and his big phat band make a musical statement that lovers of the genre will not soon forget. The song watermelon man was written by herbie hancock and was first recorded and released by herbie hancock in 1962. Here are the instructions to enable javascript in your web browser.
Gordon goodwins big phat band tour dates and concert. I loved a man who knew his existentialism from his magicrealism. Hancock wrote this tune with the intention of marketing his record, and was the first tune he composed for commercial reasons. Gordon goodwins big phat band, immergent the horn guys. Available written trumpet solos for all four parts and the 1st trumpet range to written g on top of the staff. Watermelon man gordon goodwins big phat band youtube. Gordon goodwins big phat band tour dates and concert tickets. Watermelon man was composed by herbie hancock and first released on his debut solo album in 1962. We are a high energy jazzfunklatin sextet consisting of des moines area college students, our passion for music is reflected through our playing. Goodwin composes most, and arranges all, of the groups performance pieces, as well as playing piano and occasionally tenor saxophone. Discover everything scribd has to offer, including books and audiobooks from major publishers. It was covered by david helbocks random control, adam ross us1, pete tex, vanessa rodrigues and other artists.
January 2, 20 the jazz orchestra, brassy and slick, powers through goodwins charts from the main stage of the historic. As well as playing favourite function songs brown eyed girl, happy etc, we specialise in soul classics ray charles, aretha franklin, hippy tunes jimi hendrix, janis joplin and 80s cheese. Fun, funky, hip, groovy call it what you want, this chart is excellent in every way. Welcome to the home of the big phat band, and the official source for all things big and phat, including the band s newest release, thats how we roll. It was a really good book, one that i had read myself. Watermelon man written by gloria lynne secondhandsongs. As a force of power and precision, these unique musical entities have been a vehicle of modern jazz expression for nearly a century.
Watermelon man became a hit, and he would later record it with his head hunters band as well in. The band is led by gordon goodwin, who arranges, composes, plays piano and saxophone. Check out tour dates, videos, and photos, subscribe to gordons podcast, and buy the new cdyou do want the new cd, right. Eric marienthal tears it up on his solo as only he can. It was also covered by david helbocks random control, adam ross us1, pete tex, vanessa rodrigues and other artists. 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. It received a 2008 grammy nomination in the best large jazz ensemble album category.
Aug 15, 2014 rob mcconnell the boss brass, big band jazz vol 1 1977. Act your age has all the elements of a successful, awardwining album, with a cast of luminaries, gorgeous charts and firstrate musicianship from a worldclass big band. After briefly toying with the notion that the big phat band sounds like a cross between the thad jonesmel lewis band of the early 1970s and the saturday night live band, i concluded that such comparisons were pointless this group is not trying to sound like anybody but themselves. The album features many guest artists including chick corea on his own composition senor mouse. Gordon goodwins big phat band is a jazz album, the sixth of gordon goodwins big phat band. The phat band horn section is razor tight on this, and the rhythm section, with bernie dresel on drums, rick shaw on the bass, andrew synowiec on guitar, and brad dutz on percussion, grooves like crazy. This chart was adapted for young players from gordon goodwins big phat band chart and it sizzles, yet is accessible. This 2 cd set of gordon goodwins big phat band act your age comes with a regular cd and a 5. Gordon goodwin wanted to do something a little different in his arrangement without violating the spirit and intent of the original version, so he scored it as a jazz. Gordon goodwins big phat band playing watermelon man, a brilliant piece of jazz by a brilliant big band. Gordon goodwins big phat band primary artist patti austin vocals gordon goodwin piano,soprano saxophone,tenor saxophone,group member art tatum piano bob summers trumpet brad dutz percussion armando anthony corea piano dave grusin piano bernie dresel drums,group member jeff driskill clarinet,flute,tenor saxophone,group member. Check out watermelon man by gordon goodwins big phat band on amazon music. Maynard ferguson released it on the album the new sounds of maynard ferguson and his orchestra in 1963.
Act your age is the fourth album recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band. Watermelon man by hancock score and set of parts sheet. Watermelon man by gordon goodwins big phat band on amazon. Cover versions of watermelon man by herbie hancock. Book the big phat phunction band, function band in stockport. Watermelon man, a song by gordon goodwins big phat band on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Although the band is a vehicle for his writing and arranging, goodwin has not been shy about bringing on eyecatching guest stars and trying new things, whether that meant having johnny mathis sing a. This is the crowd pleaser and the band pleasera winwin. Herbie hancock originally recorded watermelon man written by herbie hancock and herbie hancock released it on the album takin off in 1962. Arrangement of poncho sanchezs, watermelon man print and download in pdf or midi watermelon man. The big phat phunction band is a unique function band due to its big lineup and wideranging repertoire. I was even more uninterested than usual because i had noticed a book on the table. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Aug 15, 2014 explore bstacey67s board big band jazz albums, followed by. Sep 04, 2008 this 2 cd set of gordon goodwins big phat band act your age comes with a regular cd and a 5. The sax doubles call for piccolo alto 1, clarinetflute alto 2 and bass clarinet bari.
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