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Another wonderful original by Patty Darling, 'The Next Chapter' is a fresh, contemporary easy-to-play chart. Starting with a light rhythmic feel, this great tune settles into a happening rock groove w...

A typical, great tune of the Yellowjackets in a very playable arrangement. The setting features the very catchy melody and solo space is provided for Saxophone and Flugelhorn. 5-4-4-4.

This well-known theme gets a make-over inspired by the version recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing with an occasion hint Here is a creative new take on this Duke Ellington favorite...

From jazz saxophonist Eric Alexander's most recent album, 'BE COOL', Steve Briody's 'Footsteps' features a contemporary jazz Latin groove written at a moderate level to provide a welcome addition to y...

Astor Piazzolla's music lends itself well to the big band idiom, and Fred Sturm is a masterful arranger for big band. As recorded on 'Libertango ! Hommage to Astor Piazzolla' (HR Big Band), this chart...

Starting out with a hot second-line groove, this impressive new Andy Classen chart also features a traditional Dixieland section as well as lots of solo space for the soloists of your choice. A unique...

Paul Jennings' simple, effective setting of this jazz classic is an impressive piano feature and a great way to teach swing style.

This chart is destined to become a best-seller because of its unique and exciting format ... an orchestration of Jelly Roll Morton's original recording of one of his most famous compositions. The arra...

Ein Klassiker im Dixie-Stil, der garantiert super Stimmung bringt. Für Bigband (mit Gesang).

Ein wirklich lüpfige Funknummer mit einem Sechzentel-Swing-Feeling Groove. Alle Register kommen zur Geltung. Ihr Schlagzeuger wird von den abwechselnden Taktgruppen mit Fills und Ensemble Einwürfen, w...

A contemporary funk tune for mature bands from the newest Les Hooper Big Band CD entitled Out Of The Woods. Features a very distinctive groove for the rhythm section while the horns answer with challe...

Your band and audiences will love this funky rocker! This chart is all about the groove and once your band gets the groove going, it practically plays itself. Flexible solo space on easy changes, sugg...

John Wasson takes this classic rhythm and blues tune from the 60's and dresses it up in this ultra funky version for jazz ensemble. Featuring powerful ensemble writing and a solo for tenor, this impre...

The masters of funk, Tower of Power, are as relevant and active today as ever before. This hit from the '70s features a moderate tempo groove with an occasional 7/8 measure thrown in for kicks. Paul's...

Written in a simmering medium tempo, this distinctive funk chart opens with the bass establishing the groove gradually joined by the rest of the rhythm section. A small combo of soprano sax, baritone...

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a spar...

I Got The Feelin' ist ein Funk-Klassiker des 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown aus dem Jahr 1968. Im Arrangement von Paul Murtha mit ausgeschriebenen oder offenen Soli und Schlagzeugbreak übernehmen die...

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...

Use me' ist ein typisch-bluesiger Hit von Bill Withers aus den 1970er Jahren im funkigen Arrangement von Rick Stitzel mit einfach zu improvisierenden Soli über einem zweiakkordigen Vamp.

This classic funk tune from the '70s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provid...

This funky original from Michael Sweeney is very effective for beginning groups and one that is fun to play. Includes short 4-measure feature spots for each section inclding drums. Also features a wri...

Medium funk, combo version recorded by Bob Mintzer on One Music (DMP 488). Lead trumpet: notated B2; Lead trombone: A1. Medium advanced

Ein rhythmisch herausforderndes Latin-Funk Stück mit geringem Tonumfang für die Blechbläser. Aufgenommen von Bob Mintzer auf der CD 'Departure'.

Dieser langsame Funk-Groove basiert auf ähnlichen Akkorden wie Autumn Leaves. Russ Schmidt verwendet die optionalen Instrumente Vibraphon, Gitarre, Flöte, Horn und Klarinette auf eine interessante Art...

Funk Unity' von Peter O'Mara ist ein klassisches Funk-Stück mit knackigen Riffs, einer pulsierenden Bassline und ineinander verwobenen Bläsersätzen. Im Arrangement von Mike Titlebaum wird das Thema vo...