Play That Funky Music (G.Goodwin)

Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with Gordon Goodwin's electrifying big band arrangement of "Play That Funky Music." This advanced-level chart for big band, originally a funk-rock hit, is masterfully re-envisioned by Goodwin as a high-octane jazz standard. Spanning 80 pages of meticulously crafted sheet music, this package provides everything needed to authentically perform this iconic tune. Goodwin’s signature writing style is evident throughout, characterized by driving rhythmic patterns, sophisticated harmonic voicings, and dynamic contrasts that showcase a band’s precision and groove. The arrangement maintains a high-energy, up-tempo feel, consistent with its funk origins, but infused with Goodwin’s distinct jazz sensibility. This comprehensive arrangement includes individual parts for all instruments: Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Solo sections are strategically placed to allow key instrumentalists to shine, while intricate ensemble passages demand tight synchronization and blend.