Ensemble

This dynamic blues shuffle offers optional written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and/or trombone; the piano player has written solos at the beginning and end as well. For this chart to sound its best...

Listed in Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz (GIA Publications) and recorded by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Central Park North album, this great collaboration between band...

This invigorating chart stays true to the classic sound of its creator Stevie Wonder. It features a medium slow groove and a flexible solo section. Guaranteed fun.

UN BEST-SELLER ! !! Les airs et les rythmes de Metheny sont parfaits pour les Big-Band. Ce morceau est tout simplement ROARS ! Il peut comporter jusqu'à 3 solistes, a de grands changements et une écri...

The Average White Band created this funky classic. Phil Collins commissioned a full big band version from Arif Mardin who produced the original album for the AWB. From the album 'A Hot Night in Paris'...

Absoludicrous" de Gordon Goodwin est un morceau totalement branché et amusant joué à 120 BPM. Le piano électrique sonnera très bien sur l'introduction funky au piano. Des solos écrits sont fournis pou...

Ask the proverbial musical question with this Tower Of Power trademark tune and let your band roar on the answer. Carefully adapted for younger players, this funk chart will be an instant hit with you...

Originally recorded by Rose Royce in 1977, this well-known funky hit is enjoying new life in the hit movie Shark Tale recorded by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.

Un groove en croche un peu funky et une mélodie accrocheuse à 130 BPM, et vous obtenez un morceau gagnant. Comprend des solos écrits pour ténor, trompette 2 ou guitare, une tessiture de trompette solo...

Here's an example of a tune that was so corny in the '70s that now it's 'cool' in the '90s. And you'll have to admit that John Berry's treatment for jazz ensemble is fun to play.

Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1-2 This soulful and funky tune is built using a twisted sort of blues progression, but is a great sounding groove for beginning bands. This will come toge...

Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horns riffs from the original. Featured are...

Here's the classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favorite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD Out of the Woods by the Les Hooper Band, this funky version is infused with a West Coas...

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...

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...

Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs....

Recorded by Ray Charles in 1963, this funky classic has been covered by countless artists, but is probably best remembered from Ray's performance of it in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Arranged he...

Enregistré par Joe Sample et les Crusaders en 1971, Put It Where You Want It est un excellent exemple de morceau de jazz fusion qui a résisté à l'épreuve du temps. L'excellente adaptation de Mike Toma...

Il s'agit de l'un des rares airs connus de pratiquement toutes les tranches d'âge. Toutefois, vous devrez peut-être décourager les parents au premier rang de faire la chorégraphie "YMCA" ! L'audio en...

Grade 3. (Jennings)

The title speaks for itself! Victor Lopez does it yet again with this classic pop song now for the young jazz musician. No solos but plenty of funky groove plus a call-and-response section. Lead trump...

At last, a showcase for the trumpet section from Gordon Goodwin! The groove is straight eighths with a funky feel. Solo space is provided for trumpets 1, 2, 3, 4, but can be tailored as desired. Lead...