Ensembles

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...

Sanborn has a lock on contemporary jazz, and this funky chart from his CD 'Hearsay' keeps pace with today's scene! This is a great choice for concert or contest, and features an open solo sections for...

With Arturo Sandoval's newest CD Hot House the trumpet master strongly asserts himself as a force to be reckoned with in the area of big band jazz. This is the lead-off tune to the CD and it combines...

This soulful and funky tune is built using a twisted sort of blues progression, but is a great sounding groove for beginning bands. This will come together easily and be fun to play.

This Latin funk tune starts out softly, then gradually picks up intensity as layers of sound are added until finally the entire ensemble is cookin'. Nice feature spots are provided for your drummer in...

Here's the classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.

With no solos required, only a solid driving rhythmic groove, here is an authentic-sounding version of this Earth, Wind & Fire classic. Trombones are featured on the melody and all the signature horn...

From jazz great Freddie Hubbard, here is one of his most famous tunes in a solidly written chart by Mark Taylor. With a funky rock feel and well-known riffs, your band will enjoy performing this one t...

Recorded in 1978 by jazz-influenced pop group Steely Dan, this familiar hit features distinctive harmonies and a great-sounding groove. Solos for alto and trumpet are included along with the rhythmic...

Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to...

Featuring a contemporary sounding groove utilizing even 8th notes, this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax, trombone and guitar take...

With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this original by Rick Stitzel will quickly become one of your band's favorites. There's plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn...

From the landmark album Aja recorded by Steely Dan in 1977 here is an outstanding version for big band set in a moderate funk style. The chart opens with a duet for tenor and trombone, followed by the...

Hier ist der unverkennbare Hit des Godfather of Soul in einer großartig leichten Version, die perfekt für junge Bands ist. Mit einem funky Groove, der den Stil des Originals einfängt, bietet dieses St...

Here is an easy to play funky-rock chart. The solo section is written for all winds for flexibility, 1st trumpet range is to written E top space and the arrangement has optional parts for two flutes,...

Red Clay' ist eine brillante Komposition Freddie Hubbards im'Straight-Eights-Groove' (132 BPM). Das Arrangement von Mike Kamuf enthält ausgeschriebene Soli für Tenorsaxophon und Trompete sowie ein kle...

Ursprünglich von der Soul-Diva Carmen Brown gesungen, gibt es den Funky-Pop-Titel Brown Family jetzt auch in einer energiegeladenen Big Band-Fassung! Der Song hat alles, was er braucht: eingängigen Br...

Ihre Band wird einen Riesenspaß mit diesem funkigen Titel haben! Auch wenn der Titel "Don't Give Me Attitude" lautet, muss das Ensemble unbedingt mit einem gewissen Schwung spielen.

Diese Chart im swingenden Gospel-Stil ist in mittlerem Tempo gehalten und macht Spaß zu spielen. Enthält bluesige Ensemble-Licks und Solos für jede Kombination von Tenor, Trompete oder Posaune.

Hold the violins and violas like ukuleles and have a blast with the Hawaiian-style version of this classic tune. Perfectly playable so you can just have fun with the pizzicato, but still work on rhyth...

In der Tradition von "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" und "Chattanooga Choo Choo" ist dies einer der Swing-Klassiker aus den 40er Jahren, der durch Louis Jordan berühmt wurde. Die Saxophone kommen beim Haupt...

Dieser Donovan-Hit aus den 60er Jahren wurde kreativ im Stil einer mittelschweren Swing-Bigband arrangiert und eignet sich hervorragend für junge Spieler. Neben Soli für Trompete, Tenorsaxophon und Kl...

Inspired by the famous arrangement that Quincy Jones penned for Ray Charles, here is an impressive offering that pays tribute to Ray's genius for style and showmanship. This is hard-hitting big band w...

Aus Hal Leonards langjähriger Serie für Easy Jazz Ensemble ist hier eine wunderbare Sammlung von 15 herausragenden Arrangements. Von bekannten Jazz-Standards bis hin zu Rock-Klassikern bietet diese Sa...