Ensembles

Trombones and saxes lead the way on this Billy Preston favorite from 1973 while the trumpets add the sassy answering figures. With the familiar melodies and funky groove, this is sure to be a hit.

Written in a funky second line / New Orleans groove, the familiar riff-like melody is traded between sections of the band. There is ample solo space for tenor and trumpet, as well as a display of exce...

Recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire, here is one of their classic tunes arranged in a medium funk style for jazz ensemble. Trombones take the lead in the beginning followed by solos for piano and alto sax....

Scottish funk group, Average White Band, had two major hits that helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the '70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974, and Cut the Cake followed close behind...

Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. Mark's adaptation for 6 horns features the blazing horn lines an...

Here's the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this hot chart for jazz ensemble. The melody is skillfully passed around fr...

This funk classic from Jaco Pastorius naturally features a prominent role for the bass player. Skillfully arranged for full jazz ensemble, the back and forth riffs are traded between smaller groups wi...

Recorded by jazz artist Jon Batiste and his group Stay Human as the theme song for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, this energetic tune features an appealing contemporary jazz/rock flare. Saxes tak...

Similar to Lee Morgan's famous Sidewinder, this tune is written in a moderate soul jazz vein. Mark's funky arrangement for 6 horns and rhythm section is sprinkled with stop time breaks and catchy riff...

Full of colorful and expressive harmonies, your choir will find deep beauty in this setting of a treasured spiritual. This moving testament of hope is supported beautifully by the piano accompaniment,...

Hier ist eine einfache Version von Al Jarreaus funky Jazz-Liebling. Die Rhythmen wurden vereinfacht, ohne das großartige Gefühl des Originals zu verlieren. Online Audio verfügbar unter www.halleonard....

Slappin', poppin' funk recorded by jazz fusion saxophonist David Sanborn! Mark Taylor has done a great job of capturing this distinctive sound in this churning chart.

Sie haben nach einer ausgefallenen Karte gefragt - hier ist sie! Ein weiteres fabelhaftes Abenteuer von Kris Berg, dem Meister der Hühner, und dieses Mal hat er mit 'R U Chicken?' einen weiteren Preis...

This funky cha-cha with rock flavor features a simple melody, easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts, clear rhythm section notation, and onl...

Gordon Goodwin hat dieses funky Diagramm für Klasse 3 geschrieben, um Trompete 1 und Posaune 1 zu präsentieren. Alles ist ausgeschrieben, einschließlich des Melodieduetts, der Soli und der Gewerke. Da...

Tell Me a Bedtime Story by the great Herbie Hancock has been arranged with a funky straight-eighth groove by Alan Baylock. At 118 BPM, the tempo is laid back, the lead trumpet range is up to written h...

Oh yeah, you are in New Orleans! This tune is very hip, funky and simple to rehearse and perform. Played around 168 BPM, written solos are provided for alto 1, trumpet 1 and the trumpet 1 range is wri...

Inspiriert von dem großen James Brown und Gruppen wie Tower of Power, verwendet dieser hervorragende Titel auch eine unbestreitbare Melodie im Stil von New Orleans. Es gibt jede Menge Gelegenheiten, d...

Gnade! Wenn Sie die funkige Musik von Kris Berg kennen, dann wissen Sie auch, was ein Huhn ist. Willst du eine funkige Hitparade im Stil von Tower of Power? Nun, dann ist dies die richtige Wahl. Die A...

Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of Jeff Jarvis’ infectious funk charts for big band, you’ll love this easy original. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody. The driving funk...

This funk chart was originally recorded by the Yellowjackets for their Time Squared CD. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, this big band version requires a triplet-based swing feel similar to hi...

Most of the solo work in this fun-loving original for developing bands is carried by lead alto - for players lacking improvisation confidence or experience, written solo lines are provided with chord...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 2 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Set in 5/4 time, it's an intense workout that calls for well-executed...

A compelling melody, harmonic surprises, and an infectious groove combine to make this intriguing chart a perfect closer. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features any soloist, with solo shee...