Ensembles

James Miley brings to Sierra another hip arrangement of a great contemporary tune. This Soundgarden piece is masterfully scored for the modern big band, making great use of interesting saxophone effec...

Originally a pop hit for The Police in the '80s, Mike Tomaro uses extensive reharmonizations and creative timbral shadings in this marvelous adaptation. The groove is slightly slower than the original...

Der Klassiker von Earth, Wind & Fire eignet sich hervorragend für Jazz-Ensembles. Dieses starke Arrangement von Victor Lopez wird ein Hit bei Ihren Schülern sein. Es ist funky und wild! (Dauer 3:21)

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...

Here's the huge hit recorded by Average White Band in 1975 in a funky setting for small band.

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive...

Few people remember The Meters and this recording from 1969, however, over the years Cissy Strut has become a model of funky drumming and simmering grooves and has been recorded by countless rock and...

Dieser groovende Funk-Titel wurde für das South Carolina All-State Jazz Ensemble 2025 geschrieben. Mit bissigen Rhythmen, harmonischen Wendungen und frischen Orchestrierungen bietet dieses Stück einen...

Die Aufregung und Energie dieses Chuck Mangione-Songs ist ansteckend. Die Soli sind für Flügelhorn (Trompete) und Tenorsaxophon ausgeschrieben. Dies ist ein hervorragendes Stück für Flügelhornsolisten...

Gordon Goodwin's chart has a funky, sassy and contemporary groove, just like the title suggests. Solo space for alto, tenor and bari sax, lead trumpet range has a few high G's. You'll dig this chart!...

Oh ja, hören Sie sich diesen fröhlichen Second-Line-Groove an, der mit 174 BPM gespielt wird. Jeder Abschnitt bekommt etwas Action plus einen riesigen Ensemble-Sound für den Shout-Refrain. Der Tonumfa...

Jedes Programm braucht einen tollen Funk-Titel und dieses neue Original von George Shutack bringt Ihr nächstes Konzert auf Hochtouren. Es bietet viel Spielspaß für die ganze Band und im offenen Solo-A...

Dieser'bouncige' Funk-Titel im swingenden 16tel-Feeling für fortgeschrittene Ensembles groovt von Anfang bis Schluss. Die eingängige Melodie wird von soliden Gegenmelodien und Background-Figuren unter...

Recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers, this tune helped define the 'smooth' jazz sound. Silky smooth and well orchestrated, this is a nice addition to any concert program.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Oh ja, ein lustiger und fröhlicher Titel mit dem Zydeco-Groove, gespielt in 150 BPM. Vorgeschlagene Soli für Trompete 1, Tenor 1 und Klavier. Und das Waschbrett als zusätzlicher Percussion-Teil sollte...

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.