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This Latin funk tune starts out softly, then gradually picks up intensity as layers of sound are added until finally the entire ensemble is cookin'. Nice feature spots are provided for your drummer in...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 de funk groovant a été écrit pour le 2025 South Carolina All-State Jazz Ensemble. Avec des rythmes mordants, des tournures harmoniques et des orchestrations fraîches, ce morceau offre un so...

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...

Inspired by the famous arrangement that Quincy Jones penned for Ray Charles, here is an impressive offering that pays tribute to Ray's genius for style and showmanship. This is hard-hitting big band w...

Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads t...

Enregistré à l'origine par Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers en 1960, ce classique de Wayne Shorter a été écrit en l'honneur de Lester Young. L'enthousiasmante partition de Mark Taylor s'ouvre sur une...

Ce morceau très rythmé a été écrit pour le 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. Avec un groove qui alterne entre un rythme à deux temps et un rythme à quatre temps, toutes les sections bénéficient...

This hard-swinging chart was written for the 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. With a groove that alternates between a two-beat and four-beat feel, all sections enjoy great figures along with an...

Ce morceau très rythmé a été écrit pour le 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. Avec un groove qui alterne entre un rythme à deux temps et un rythme à quatre temps, toutes les sections bénéficient...

Cet arrangement du classique favori capture brillamment le génie de Chuck Mangione. Changement de solo pour la trompette. La trompette solo joue le do aigu, les trombones 1 à 3 jouent le sol aigu.

Cet arrangement du classique favori capture brillamment le génie de Chuck Mangione. Changement de solo pour la trompette. La trompette solo joue le do aigu, les trombones 1 à 3 jouent le sol aigu.

Dave Barduhn has given this laid-back Hoagy Carmichael classic an inventive down and dirty treatment. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, and with the impressive alto feature, it's certain to become a favori...

Dave Barduhn has given this laid-back Hoagy Carmichael classic an inventive down and dirty treatment. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, and with the impressive alto feature, it's certain to become a favori...

Here is the St. Louis Blues like you've never heard it before! It opens in a slow New Orleans style with optional parts for clarinet and tuba. Quickly shifting key and tempo, this masterful arrangemen...

Cette nouvelle version bossa du classique n°1 de Leon Russell met en valeur votre trombone solo ainsi que la section de saxophone. La section solo se transforme astucieusement en samba à double temps,...

Here's a fresh version of this Ellington classic done in a Latin style that really sizzles. Solid and creative writing for the entire ensemble.

Mark Taylor has created an effective new treatment of a great standard song. Alternating between a samba feel and swing, this chart also uses contrasting textures of small group playing and full ensem...