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An upbeat New Orleans second-line groove for your young jazz band. Tempo is around 160 BPM, but it is very accessible. Written melodic solos for trumpet 1 (or section) and trombone 1 (or section) with...

There will be no question that your band has a funk side once they dig into this new original from Vince Gassi. Filled with rhythmic vitality the groove on this one is in the pocket and the dancing ho...

Ever since the widespread popularity of the Jeff Jarvis' funk original, Critical Mass, requests for a sequel have been pouring in. At last, Jeff has composed and arranged 'Honk', with all the characte...

This great funk original will kick your next funktion (or concert) into high gear. Plenty of fun playing for both the rhythm section and the wind section. Written or ad lib solos for all are included.

Ranges: D6 trumpet, Db4 trombone. Solos: soprano (or alto), guitar. Rhythm section parts partially notated with chords cued. Standard instrumentation, S(A)ATTB saxes.

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.

Mike Tomaro has taken this Beatles favorite and converted it into a unique setting for jazz ensemble. He kept the slow funky groove intact, but went a little nuts harmonically! Includes an optional gu...

This low key hit by The Temptations churns along at a moderate pace but picks up momentum and energy as it moves along. With the distinctive bass line and familiar chorus, this is a great change of pa...

Marvin Gaye recorded this hit in 1971 and 30 years later it's back on the charts as an all-star tribute. John Berry's version for jazz ensemble is laid back funk at its best.

One of the most dynamic hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, here is a great sounding arrangement creatively scored in a small group setting. Tenor and trombone are featured on the melody along with a funky...

With more than a nod to the original recording by Steely Dan, Mike takes this tune to new heights in his funky and stylized version. Featuring a tenor and trombone duet at the top, this chart is also...

Still popular after 40 years, Tower of Power set the bar for horn-driven funk. This classic from the early '70s is adapted here for younger players. The signature riffs and rhythms are authentic but b...

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...

Der späte R&B-Hit der Temptations mit einer ansteckenden Basslinie, die im Arrangement von Paul Murtha zunächst von Baritonsaxophon und Gitarre, später von der ganzen Band in funkigen Riffs gespielt w...

Originally recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since become a model for playing funk, recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is played by trombones, tenors and bar...

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,...

Diese großartige Funk-Titel hat alles, was Ihr fortgeschrittenes Jazz-Ensemble sucht. Unglaublich angesagte Melodien, eine ansteckend groovende Rhythmusgruppe und knackige Bläser-Licks. Ein kurzer 7/8...

Yes, your young band can be funky-but only arranger Mike Story can take a pop tune like Play That Funky Music and make it come alive for the young jazz ensemble. Simple rhythms, effective and colorful...

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...

Ein sehr aufregender Chart, der zwischen einem sehr funky Boogaloo und Swing wechselt. Das Tempo liegt bei 144 BPM und der Tonumfang der Lead-Trompete reicht bis zum geschriebenen A über dem Notensyst...

Der funkige New Orleans-Groove vom "Chicken"-Arrangeur Kris Berg mit Soli für Tenorsaxophon und Posaune ist ein sehr eingängiger Titel, der Ihrer jungen Band sicher gefallen wird!

Der Hit Ladies Night, der 1979 auf dem gleichnamigen Album von Kool & the Gang veröffentlicht wurde, ist bis heute ein Erfolg. Besungen wird hier die beliebte Aktion von Bars und Clubs, durch die soge...

OK, dieser Titel macht einfach nur Spaß! Es hat einen funkigen Groove mit ein bisschen Pop-Flair. Viele tolle Bläser-Licks und treibende Rhythmus-Parts sorgen für zusätzliche Spannung. Habt keine Angs...

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