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Here is one of the signature hits from the 'Godfather of Soul” James Brown in a funky and well-scored chart. The saxes take the lead while the brass deliver all the tight horn riffs. An optional open...

From the Trombone Shorty CD 'Backatown', this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel. In this exciting arrangement, the ensemble alternately screams with the ful...

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...

Featured on the TV series The Voice performed by Ray Boudreaux, this hit from the 1970s is typical of the infectious bluesy style of composer/singer Bill Withers. Here's a funky chart for young player...

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...

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...

Ce morceau est un exemple de funk R&B classique du groupe influent des années 60 Booker T. & the MG's. Avec son style contagieux et ses mélodies basées sur des riffs, ce morceau ne vieillit jamais. La...

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 including drums. Also features a wr...

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

Rhythmically challenging Latin-funk piece, recorded on Departure (DMP 493). Very moderate brass ranges. Medium advanced

This slow funk groove uses similar chord changes to Autumn Leaves. Russ Schmidt uses the optional vibes, guitar, French horn, flute, and clarinet in interesting ways to color the usual big band sound....

Funk Unity by Peter O'Mara is a classic funk piece with sassy riffs, a pulsing bass line and interwoven wind movements. In Mike Titlebaum's arrangement, the theme is presented by trumpet 2, flute, mal...

L'enthousiasme et l'énergie de cet air de Chuck Mangione sont contagieux. Les solos sont écrits pour le bugle (trompette) et le saxophone ténor. Il s'agit d'un morceau exceptionnel pour les solistes a...

Funky, funkier, funkiest. This Gordon Goodwin chart on the classic funk rock tune 'Play That Funky Music' is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone soloist from start to finish. This one demands a co...

Here is an easy to play funky-rock chart. The solo section is written for all winds for flexibility, 1st trumpet range is to written E top space and the arrangement has optional parts for two flutes,...

Gordon Goodwin's chart has a funky, sassy and contemporary groove, just like the title suggests. Solo space for alto, tenor and bari sax, lead trumpet range has a few high G's. You'll dig this chart!...

Slick and funky, this hot Gordon Goodwin chart is for the younger players. There are written solos for 1st alto (cued for 2nd alto) and a 1st trumpet solo cued in all four trumpet parts. Lead trumpet...

La saga du poulet continue ! Kris Berg vous propose ce groove funky à la Tower of Power. Les solos sont écrits pour le ténor et le trombone, la tessiture de la trompette solo est écrite jusqu'au la, e...

La saga du poulet continue et c'est FUNKY ! Ce morceau de big band funk groove à un tempo d'environ 116 BPM. Le groove énergique commence après l'introduction du choral. Les saxos énoncent la mélodie,...

A chorale intro leads into a funky groove. Saxes take the heat with some hot solis, and the brass section stays busy as well. Rhythm section parts are critical, especially the bass, but it's not too c...

A burnin' jazz classic with a funk groove. If you have played Eric Richards' charts, you know they are meaty but worth the work. The tempo moves along at 208 BPM and the lead trumpet range is to writt...

Un groove funky alternant avec une sensation de swing à environ 170 BPM. Il s'agit d'un traitement intelligent et efficace de cette mélodie familière, avec des solos écrits pour le trombone 2 et le té...

This Cuban-flavored salsa is interspersed with some funk grooves. At 190 BPM, this chart includes written solos for trumpet 2 and tenor, and a lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Also...

If you are looking for easy yet hip, this is it. A funky Tower of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166 BPM with no solos and trumpet 1 range is to F top line. Fun to play. (2:35)

Oui, vous l'avez deviné, il s'agit d'un thème funk. Le groove est profond à 136 BPM, les solos sont écrits pour le ténor et/ou la guitare, et la tessiture de la trompette solo est écrite en A. Vous ai...