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You don't normally associate the music of Prince with jazz ensembles. However, this outstanding arrangement draws inspiration from the funky Herbie Hancock version and provides a great vehicle for ens...

Put It Where You Want It von Joe Sample und den Crusaders aus dem Jahr 1971 ist ein großartiger Song der frühen Jazz-Fusion-Zeit, der den Test der Zeit überstanden hat. Mike Tomaros grandiose Vertonun...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Ein funky kleines Lied über eine funky kleine Hütte! Ursprünglich von den B-52s aufgenommen, ist dieser bekannte Hit über die Jahre hinweg beliebt geblieben. Und hier ist ein grundsolides und gut klin...

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...

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...

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...

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 is the signature tune from the definitive funk band, Tower of Power. Scored for just 6 horns, this dynamic and authentic chart offers your band a challenge that is worth the extra effort.

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...

This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently has been popularized in pop culture including the movies Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Flintstones, and Super Mario...

In sort of a throwback style of slow funk, here is a skillfully composed vehicle for solo alto sax. Rich harmonies and an infectious groove help set the stage. And with careful pacing and tight ensemb...

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...

Originally recorded by the New Orleans funk band, The Meters, Hey Pocky Way is fashioned here by Eric Richards in the style of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. A great change of pace number, and fun style...

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...

In 1987 Miles Davis took home the Grammy award for best jazz instrumental soloist for his performance on this composition by Marcus Miller. From the album by the same name, Tutu is creatively arranged...

From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...