Rippin' 'n Runnin': Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$11.00 USD

Rippin' 'n Runnin': Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Rippin' 'n Runnin': Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-36069S
Price: 11.00 USD
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By Gordon Goodwin

Grade: 6 (Professional / Very Advanced)

Item: 00-36069S

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This funky chart, at 176 BPM, contains a classic Goodwin piano introduction---challenging, but extremely rewarding. Solo space for alto 1, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. The chart has an auxiliary percussion part and lead trumpet range is to written high F. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll on Telarc International. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Gordon Goodwin Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 36

UPC: 038081410517

SKU: 00-36069S

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About the Composer: Gordon Goodwin

Gordon Goodwin's compositional gifts emerged early: by age five, he was transcribing complete compositions from his imagination, and by thirteen, he had written his first big band chart. This early mastery foreshadowed a career spanning film, television, and concert music. His orchestrations appear in major motion pictures including Bad Boys II, Con Air, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Remember the Titans, work that earned him three Emmy Awards and multiple Grammy nominations.

Since founding Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band in 2000, he has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected voices in contemporary big band jazz. His arrangements and compositions showcase an uncanny ability to balance sophistication with infectious energy, drawing on his decades of experience writing for and performing with artists ranging from Quincy Jones and Ray Charles to Christina Aguilera. Goodwin's conducting engagements with major symphony orchestras and his continued output of Grammy-nominated recordings confirm his status as a major force in modern jazz composition and orchestration.

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Why we love this

Goodwin's piano introduction sets an immediate creative challenge for conductors and pianists: it demands precision and personality, rewarding meticulous preparation with genuine excitement. The solo opportunities for five different voices (alto, tenors, trumpet, trombone) give strong players moments to shine while keeping ensemble focus central, and the auxiliary percussion part adds textural sophistication that professional-level ensembles crave.

What to expect

Funky, propulsive, and built for a packed house. From Goodwin's clever piano introduction through the ensemble hits and four separate solo vehicles, the piece crackles with the kind of contemporary big band energy that makes audiences lean forward. The high-octane tempo and sophisticated harmonies create a piece that feels both cutting-edge and deeply rooted in jazz tradition.

Who it's for

Professional and very advanced college or community big bands with strong soloist capabilities and a pianist comfortable with challenging contemporary writing. This chart demands disciplined ensemble playing, confident soloists, and a conductor ready to balance technical precision with funk-inflected swagger.

How to get the most out of it

Invest rehearsal time in locking the piano intro with the rhythm section before introducing the full band. The introduction's groove drives the entire chart, so nail the pocket with drums and bass first.
Balance the lead trumpet's high F passages carefully; this is a stamina piece at 176 BPM, so plan breathing strategically and consider doubling if available.
Work the solo sections individually before running them with the full chart. Each soloist needs space to develop their voice without ensemble pressure crowding their phrasing.
Dial in the auxiliary percussion cues early. These parts enhance the groove but must sit in the pocket rather than overshadow the main rhythm section.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece for audiences who want to hear what modern big band jazz sounds like when written by a composer equally comfortable in Hollywood and the jazz club. It pairs well with other Goodwin selections or with classic swing charts, showcasing the breadth of the big band idiom from past to present.