Kris Berg Sheet Music

About Kris Berg

Kris Berg is an internationally recognized and best-selling American jazz composer, arranger, bassist, and educator. His primary musical style revolves around jazz, encompassing big band, funk, and Latin influences, making him a significant figure in contemporary jazz education and performance. Berg's contributions have enriched jazz ensembles globally, from professional groups to public school bands, solidifying his reputation through acclaimed recordings and influential educational initiatives.

  • Kris Berg is the author of the popular bass method book, "BASS LINES IN MINUTES".
  • He leads the acclaimed Metroplexity Big Band, whose albums such as "Time Management" and "This Time/Last Year" have garnered multiple Global Music Awards.
  • Berg serves as the Artistic Director for Jazz with the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra foundation and founded the award-winning Jazz Program at Collin College, where he taught for nearly 30 years.
  • He has composed and arranged for a diverse array of renowned artists, including Kurt Elling, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Wayne Bergeron, alongside numerous honors bands across the United States and worldwide.

Performing Kris Berg's sheet music offers a rewarding experience for jazz musicians of various skill levels, from emerging students in middle school to seasoned professionals. His compositions are particularly well-suited for big band and jazz ensemble settings, with many arrangements featuring engaging parts for bassists and other instrumentalists. Musicians will find his charts, which often include popular "chicken" funk tunes, to be both musically stimulating and educationally valuable, providing opportunities to explore unique writing, contemporary arranging techniques, and dynamic ensemble interplay that is enjoyed by groups across the globe.

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