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Pah-Dah-Pah-Dah
Pah-Dah-Pah-Dah is a modern high-energy 12/8 Afro-rock tune with an infectious groove that just might have them dancing in the aisles. Recorded by Kris Berg &The Metroplexity Big Band on “This Time/Last Year” featuring Wayne Bergeron, there is also space for tenor sax 1, trombone 1 and drums. Perfect alternate style chart for any occasion. 5-4-4-4. No dbls. Lead trpt and solo trpt – E. Don’t miss out on this one!
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Perspective (CD)
Metroplexity’s newest album featuring Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Gregg Bissonette, Tom “Bones” Malone, & Sal Lozano!
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Perspective (Full Album download)
Metroplexity’s newest album featuring Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Gregg Bissonette, Tom “Bones” Malone, & Sal Lozano!
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R U Chicken?
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 for trumpet and tenor sax, and the lead trumpet range is up to written B-flat. A great closer for any concert or festival performance. What a title. What a chart!
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Recorda-Me
This samba version of the Joe Henderson classic has a ton of energy. Solo space (w written examples) provided for all saxes, trumpets and lead trombone. Includes a great sax soli and a hip-modal development section. Lead trpt to written B. Includes optional vibes and flute parts.
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Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
A very hip and contemporary chart arranged and recorded by Kris Berg and the Metroplexity Big Band on “This Time / Last Year”. MAMA Records MAA1042. A mysterioso-sounding intro blossoms into this powerful chart. Solo space for alto, trumpet, tenor, and trombone, and lots of ensemble action for the whole group. Lead trumpet range is to written D above the staff. Perfect festival chart!
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Talk is Cheep
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, then solos (written-out or ad lib) for tenor and trumpet 2, building up to a huge shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff.
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The Chicken
Whoa, hold on to your feathers! If you want energy and excitement and a funky groove, then check out Kris Berg’s chart, The Chicken. The legendary electric bassist Jaco Pastorius recorded this powerhouse tune and arranger Kris Berg has adapted it for the Jazz Band Series. If you have a strong electric bass player, then you have found yourself a showstopper with this arrangement. The tenor sax solo (written solo provided), the optional guitar solo, and the solo bass line will showcase your soloists. Your ensemble will totally devour The Chicken. Guaranteed to pluck the audience right out of their seats!
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This Time / Last Year
Kris’s first album as a composer and band leader, This Time / Last Year features Wayne Bergeron, Delfeayo Marsalis, Clay Jenkins and Chris Valada. The Metroplexity Big Band includes the best jazz musicians north Texas has to offer. All music is by best selling composer/arranger / funkifier of the common chicken – Kris Berg.
Some tunes include a new arrangement for Belwin on “Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise” (Think Elvin meets Hammerstein!), an outrageous funk original, “Games”, the title cut, “This Time/ Last Year” (an ECM style latin chart written for the composer’s wife) and, of course, something “chicken”!
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Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
Games
This Time / Last Year
Forgotten Thoughts
RU Chicken?
The Gentle Rain
Pah-Dah-Pah-Dah
Night Dreamer
I’m Okay, We’re OK!
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This Time / Last Year
This Time/Last Year is a gorgeous lyrical Metheny style tune in 6/4. Features flugelhorn, alto and tenor on a haunting melody, accompanied by plenty of ensemble power and a “bring the house down” drum solo. This is truly concert jazz material. Solos for flugelhorn and drums. Challenging written piano part. 5-4-4-4. Simple flute dbls. Lead trpt – E. Recorded by Kris Berg & The Metroplexity Big Band on “This Time/Last Year” – MAMA Records MAA1042.
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Time Management
“Time Management” – The Metroplexity Big Band, is the impressive follow-up to their popular and critically acclaimed CD, “This Time / Last Year”. This recording showcases the best musicians north Texas has to offer, as well as special guests Phil Woods, Wayne Bergeron, Clay Jenkins, Denis DiBlasio and Andy Timmons. Combining originals and original arrangement, “Time Management” displays nine smokin’ hot charts for lovers of contemporary big band. Tunes include “Yesterdays”, “Narnian Dance”, and “The Chicken.”
“One of the two best large ensemble recordings … this year” – Brent Black, “criticaljazz.com”
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