Check out tour dates, videos, and photos, subscribe to gordon s podcast, and buy the new cdyou do want the new cd, right. Knowing the inspiration behind george gershwins famous composition will help us. Report rhapsody in blue gordon goodwin 1 your name. On their debut telarc release, goodwin s witty and insightful arrangements propel the listener on a journey through a myriad of styles. Perhaps the second rhapsodys neglect was aided by the deliberately low key title which gershwin chose for the work when compared with his previous concert work titles rhapsody in. This is a tourdeforce, grammy awardwinning arrangement by. 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. Gordon goodwins big phat band biography, albums, streaming. As recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band the jazz. Gordon goodwin is the author of gordon goodwin s big phat play along, vol 2 5. He composed rhapsody in blue between january 7 and 25, 1924.
The electronic files claim to be dualdisc, but the disc is not doublesided. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Feb 26, 2012 off of the album thats how we roll produced by gregg field co produced by gordon goodwin and dan savant. I will first start by saying this gordon goodwins big phat band is a funky, loud, hard hitting big band, and it shows in their music. Notes to the conductor this classic herbie hancock composition has become one of the most wellknown songs in jazz history. On their debut telarc release, goodwins witty and insightful arrangements propel the listener on a journey through a myriad of styles. When i first heard gordon goodwin s big phat band perform this arrangement of rhapsody in blue at the 2015 jazz in the meadows competition, i was moved to tears. For desktop i prefer opera presto engine and srware iron for daytoday stuff. Years later, i decided to transcribe it in order to better understand what made the arrangement so emotionally impactful for me. Rhapsody in blue george gershwin was born in brooklyn, new york, on september 26, 1898, and died in beverly hills, california, on july 11, 1937. Every play along track with this book are fantastic, ranging from swing, latin, jazz rock, orchestral movements, and they all. Perhaps the second rhapsody s neglect was aided by the deliberately low key title which gershwin chose for the work when compared with his previous concert work titles rhapsody in blue and an american in paris. Auro l 1 as recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band count bubba gordon goodwin ascap count 2 on count. Latin, blues, swing, classical and hardhitting jazz.
A big, phat rhapsody in blue as is true for so many great musicians, the compositions of george gershwin live on well after his death. This music didnt consist of just snippets or melodic lines, but whole compositions from beginning to end. 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. Jan 01, 2006 i will first start by saying this gordon goodwin s big phat band is a funky, loud, hard hitting big band, and it shows in their music. May 18, 2017 this is a tourdeforce, grammy awardwinning arrangement by gordon goodwin of gershwins masterpiece. He traces the history of the rhapsodys composition, performance and reception, placing it within the context of. Free pdf download 20061102 12 36 20992 c windows winsxs x86 microsoftwindowsp.
I wanted to do something a little different in my arrangement without violating the spirit and intent of the original version. Jun 10, 2011 a big, phat rhapsody in blue as is true for so many great musicians, the compositions of george gershwin live on well after his death. Rhapsody in blue by george gershwin a cmp plan for 5th and 6th graders by judy meyer hays general information genre. Goodwin born 1954 is an american pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and conductor. The sax doubles call for piccolo alto 1, clarinetflute alto 2 and bass clarinet bari. Gordon goodwin author of gordon goodwins big phat play. Buy rhapsody in blue easy piano sheet music pdf by george gershwin ebook online at lulu. Rhapsody in blue was gershwins first attempt at a classical composition and its positive reception is likely what caused him to continue his music education as in 1928 he traveled to europe to meet and work with a number of prominent classical composers including maurice ravel, sergei prokofiev and darius milhaud. Print and download in pdf or midi rhapsody in blue. Auro l 1 as recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band count bubba. Rhapsody in blue gordon goodwin 1 pdf free download. Rhapsody in blue by george gershwin 18981937 parts. However, the route cortana shows is not the route i actually take to work.
Buy fully licensed online digital, transposable, printable sheet music. Saxophonist, keyboardist, and bandleader gordon goodwin appeared on albums by louie bellson and gil scottheron in the late 70s prior to the release of his debut solo album, close to the edge, on nova. At age five, gordon goodwin began writing down the music he heard in his head. Here are the instructions to enable javascript in your web browser. Gordon goodwin is the author of gordon goodwins big phat play along, vol 2 5. Youll find your gordon goodwin jazz ensemble sheet music at sheet music plus. Shop the worlds widest selection of gordon goodwin jazz ensemble music, scores, parts and more. Check out gordon goodwins big phat band on amazon music. He has won grammy awards and daytime emmy awards and has received over twenty grammy nominations for his compositions and arrangements. But gordon goodwin did deal with gershwins rhapsody in blue, by rearranging it for his big phat band.
The grammynominated bands first cd in over 2 12 years features 10 new goodwin originals and gershwins classic rhapsody in. Rhapsody in blue the big phat band live at anthology. A rhapsody in classical music is not like the app that you download from offline. It contains many different moods, colors, tones, and. Rhapsody in blue gordon goodwin 1 free download as pdf file. Check out tour dates, videos, and photos, subscribe to gordons podcast, and buy the new cdyou do want the new cd, right. I reckon gershwins music always has such a strong rhythmic quality to it. The grammynominated bands first cd in over 2 12 years features 10 new goodwin originals and gershwins classic rhapsody in blue. Rhapsody in blue gordon goodwin 1 6nge8gd3v6lv idocpub. The liner notes includes dvd credits, but there is no separate dvd or dvd files on the cd. This is a tourdeforce, grammy awardwinning arrangement by gordon goodwin of gershwins masterpiece.
January 2, 20 the jazz orchestra, brassy and slick, powers through goodwins charts from the main stage of the historic. This is a tourdeforce arrangement by gordon goodwin of gersh. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from gordon goodwin at the discogs marketplace. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Check out gordon goodwin s big phat band on amazon music. This piece is, by definition, a concerto because it is written for solo piano and orchestra but its structure is that of a rhapsody as it is one extended movement instead of three or four separate movements. Notes this is an arrangement for string quintet of the 2nd piano accompaniment written by george gershwin. As recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band the jazz police gordon goodwin instrumentation conductor 1st e b alto saxophone 2nd e b alto saxophone 1st b b tenor saxophone 2nd b b tenor saxophone e b baritone saxophone 1st b b trumpet 2nd b b trumpet 3rd b b trumpet 4th b b trumpet 1st trombone 2nd trombone 3rd trombone 4th trombone guitar. Lyrics to the jazz police by gordon goodwins big phat band. Goodwin composes most, and arranges all, of the groups performance pieces, as well as playing piano and occasionally tenor saxophone. Jazz ensemble sheet music book by george gershwin 18981937. As in the number of musicians in gordon goodwins big phat band, one of the most. In this richly informative guide david schiff considers the piece as musical work, historical event and cultural document. Also, a rich man playing the piano goes along with the piano solo in rhapsody in blue in the background.
Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Throughout the rhapsody in blue he utilises so many rhythmic figures, specific accent patterns that give the music its character. When i first heard gordon goodwins big phat band perform this arrangement of rhapsody in blue at the. His first big band chart, hang loose was written at the age of. Digital sheet music view online and print ondemand. Gordon goodwins big phat band xxl 2003, cd discogs. Okay, lets just make sure were all on the same page. Off of the album thats how we roll produced by gregg field co produced by gordon goodwin and dan savant.
The second alto part has the wellknown clarinet solo. Goodwin born 1954 is an american studio pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor. 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. Rhapsody in blue gordon goodwin 1 entertainment general. This is a tourdeforce, grammywinning arrangement by gordon goodwin of gershwins masterpiece. Ferde grofe arranged the orchestral part for the dance band of paul whiteman, slightly enlarged with. Stream rhapsody in blue gordon goodwins big phat band by concord music from desktop or your mobile device. So i would think that you have a strong affiliation and connection with the great amount he goes through.
So i would think that you have a strong affiliation and. Jazz ensemble grade 6 composed by george gershwin 18981937. In the classical style a rhapsody is a work that is episodic. Pdf rhapsody in blue gordon goodwin 1 free download pdf. Use coupon code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Rhapsody in blue by composer performer, goodwin, gordon. Rhapsody in blue easy piano sheet music pdf by george. January 2, 20 the jazz orchestra, brassy and slick, powers through goodwins charts from. The rhapsody in blue 1924 established gershwins reputation as a serious composer and has since become one of the most popular of all american concert works.
Gordon goodwins big phat band the jazz police lyrics. Stream rhapsody in blue gordon goodwin s big phat band by concord music from desktop or your mobile device. Its use in united airlines commercials has made it even more ubiquitous. He now lives in southern california with his wife lisa, daughter madison and two sons, trevor and garrison. Rhapsody in blue gordon goodwins big phat band by concord. As recorded by gordon goodwins big phat band the jazz police. Transcribed solo blue bossa from biting the apple dexter gordon. Instantly view and print george gershwin jazz ensemble sheet music online rhapsody in blue.