Jazz Ensemble Library

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...

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...

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...

Ce morceau de funk qui tue a tout ce que votre ensemble de jazz avancé recherche. Des mélodies incroyablement branchées, une section rythmique au groove contagieux et des cuivres bien léchés. Une brèv...

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...

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...

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...

Recorded by Tower of Power on their 1974 Urban Renewal album, this driving funk classic epitomizes the lasting appeal of this popular band. Mike Tomaro does a great job of adapting this for jazz ensem...

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 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...

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...

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...

Every band needs a good funk chart to add to its festival or concert repertoire and 'Mr. Funkyman!' from Mark Taylor is sure to fit the bill. Using a moderate tempo, the rhythm section churns througho...

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,...

From the landmark album Aja recorded by Steely Dan in 1977 here is an outstanding version for big band set in a moderate funk style. The chart opens with a duet for tenor and trombone, followed by the...

Arranged here in a funky New Orleans style, the full ensemble takes the first statement after the piano intro. The spotlight then moves between the saxes amd the brass before a feature solo spot for t...

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.

Enregistré par Grover Washington Jr. avec Bill Withers, ce morceau a contribué à définir le son du smooth jazz. Soyeux et bien orchestré, c'est une belle addition à tout programme de concert.

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...

The trombones get first crack at the melody in this great Ellington shuffle tune before the entire band joins in. Written in a medium tempo and featuring nicely scored ensemble writing, solos are incl...

It's not very often that we offer a trombone feature, but this classic tune by Ray Noble in the capable hands of George Stone seemed like a natural fit. Beautifully scored in a ballad style.

Turn the creative forces of Frank Mantooth loose on a couple of Beatle favorites and you never know what you might get! Here Frank uses a New Orleans style street beat creating a wonderful effect with...