Poultry in Motion: Piano Accompaniment
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Poultry in Motion: Piano Accompaniment

By Kris Berg

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-PC-0015245_K
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From the pen of composer Kris Berg who brought you "The Chicken" and "Fowl Play," "Poultry In Motion," is the high-energy, funk chart for 2005. More eighth-note oriented than the "Chicken" it's right in the style and concept of The Brecker Brothers and Tower of Power. Plenty of style and pizzaz---the title "Poultry in Motion" says it all. Exciting, fun, challenging for everyone, it's definitely worth the effort. Way hot! (4:38)

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Series: Jazz Band Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 94
SKU: 00-PC-0015245_K

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About the Composer: Kris Berg

Kris Berg

Kris Berg directs the jazz studies program at Collin County Community College in Texas, where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in jazz studies from the University of North Texas. His work as a composer and arranger has circulated internationally; his big band charts for Belwin Jazz have become staples in jazz programs worldwide, and ensembles under his direction have earned multiple invitations to the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Beyond the classroom, Berg founded and directs the Collin Jazz Fest and Texas All-Star Jazz Camp, establishing himself as a driving force in jazz education across the region. He remains active as a clinician for Yamaha Corporation and has shared the stage with major jazz artists including Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Peter Erskine, and Bob Mintzer. His pedagogical contributions extend to authoring Bass Lines in Minutes, a resource widely adopted by jazz musicians developing their foundational skills.

Why we love this

Berg writes funk charts that actually swing and groove without losing the sophistication that keeps ensembles engaged across all sections. The eighth-note vocabulary here draws directly from Tower of Power and The Brecker Brothers, giving your band authentic stylistic material that feels contemporary and energized, not like a nostalgic recreation.

What to expect

High-octane funk with propulsive eighth-note motion that propels the piece forward without ever feeling frantic. The energy stays accessible and fun; it grooves hard and invites soloists to play with style while the ensemble pumps the rhythm underneath.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the Grade 3 level ready to tackle contemporary funk styles with real rhythmic sophistication. This works for high school jazz bands and advanced middle school programs where players have solid time-feel and can manage the sustained eighth-note energy without losing musical shape.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the pocket between bass and drums first; the funk foundation here depends on that rhythmic precision before the horns layer in.
  • Balance the eighth-note lines so they breathe as a section rather than running together; clarity in the frontline pays off in the busier passages.
  • Let the soloists have space to stretch; Berg's arrangement gives improvisers clear harmonic and rhythmic footing without micromanaging the feel.

How to use it

Program this on a concert dedicated to contemporary jazz or as a festival showcase piece where the five-minute runtime and infectious groove leave audiences buzzing. Pair it with one of Berg's other poultry-themed titles for a thematic set that showcases contrasting approaches within his funky catalog.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining consistent eighth-note subdivision and groove feel across longer passages
  • Balancing independence within section lines while maintaining cohesion
  • Interpreting stylistically accurate funk articulation and phrasing
  • Improvising over blues-based and funk-rooted harmonic structures
  • Managing dynamic control in high-energy material without sacrificing precision

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