Count Bubba's Revenge: E-flat Baritone Saxophone
By Gordon Goodwin / arr. Ralph Ford
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PC-0017117_BTX
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Description
A Gordon Goodwin chart for the young player! Arranger Ralph Ford has scored this Goodwin swing shuffle to make it accessible for the younger band. Challenges include the shuffle groove and accurate articulation. With no individual solos, a hot sax soli, and a lead trumpet range written G on top of the staff (optional A-flat) this tune is another highlight is the stop-time interlude. Outstanding chart! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
100
SKU:
00-PC-0017117_BTX
More about this title
About the Composer: Gordon Goodwin
Gordon Goodwin began composing at five years old, writing complete arrangements rather than fragments. By age 13, he had already written his first big band chart, Hang Loose, establishing a trajectory that would define his career. His work in television and film has earned him three Emmy Awards and multiple Grammy nominations, with orchestrations featured in films ranging from Bad Boys II to Remember the Titans. Beyond Hollywood, Goodwin has written for and performed alongside artists including Christina Aguilera, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, and Sarah Vaughn.
In 2000, Goodwin founded Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, one of Los Angeles's most celebrated contemporary jazz ensembles. The band's debut album, Swingin' for the Fences, made history as the first commercially available DVD audio release and received two Grammy nominations. His subsequent recordings XXL and other projects have continued to garner Grammy recognition for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album and instrumental composition. Throughout his career, Goodwin has conducted with major symphony orchestras across North America and Europe, solidifying his reputation as a composer, arranger, and bandleader of the highest caliber.
Why we love this
Goodwin's originals carry the stamp of a composer who writes for working ensembles, and Ralph Ford's arrangement preserves the groove and energy without sacrificing accessibility. The stop-time interlude and tight sax soli give the piece professional polish while keeping individual demands manageable for Grade 2 players. This is Goodwin's voice filtered through expert pedagogy.
What to expect
A confident swing shuffle with attitude. The rhythm section drives forward while a hot saxophone section trades shout phrases with the ensemble, punctuated by a sudden stop-time break that jolts the listener awake. It feels professional and fun without a trace of condescension.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the Grade 2 level with developing rhythm sections and players comfortable with swing feel. This works for groups building confidence in funk and jazz idioms without the soloistic demands that can stall rehearsals.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the shuffle groove early in rehearsal. The groove is the foundation; precise articulation and consistent swing feel follow once the rhythm section has the pattern internalized.
- Balance the sax soli carefully. These voices cut through the ensemble texture, so they need projection without forcing the tone. Have the saxophone section practice as a unified voice.
- Treat the stop-time interlude as a dramatic moment. The contrast works only if the ensemble commits to silence and precision during the rests. Mark the exact cutoffs in parts.
- Keep the trumpet lead bright and articulate, especially if using the optional A-flat on top. The range sits naturally for young players when they nail the articulation style.
How to use it
Program this as the centerpiece of a jazz-focused concert or as a high-energy closer that leaves audiences smiling. It pairs well with ballads or bebop standards that showcase different colors of your ensemble, and it sits comfortably in a mixed pops concert where swing energy is needed.
Skills your students will build
- Swing shuffle feel and groove consistency
- Articulation clarity in funk and jazz contexts
- Ensemble balance in a multi-section texture
- Stop-time rhythmic precision and cutoff coordination
- Reading and performing sax soli as a unified section voice