Young Jazz Ensemble

Marvin Gaye recorded this hit in 1971 and 30 years later it's back on the charts as an all-star tribute. John Berry's version for jazz ensemble is laid back funk at its best.

It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the '70s courtesy of The Commodores. Paul's chart has it all from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic...

It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the '70s courtesy of The Commodores. Paul's chart has it all from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic...

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...

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...

Originally recorded by the group War, this new setting features a trio of trumpet, tenor sax and trombone on the melody plus funky ensemble riffs throughout. Great fun for the players and audience ali...

Trombones and saxes lead the way on this Billy Preston favorite from 1973 while the trumpets add the sassy answering figures. With the familiar melodies and funky groove, this is sure to be a hit.

Trombones and saxes lead the way on this Billy Preston favorite from 1973 while the trumpets add the sassy answering figures. With the familiar melodies and funky groove, this is sure to be a hit.

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 an...

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 an...

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...

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...

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....

This 1975 tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits and described as funkadelic in style. This chart from Paul Murtha features the infectious bass line first stated by baritone sax and guitar...

This 1975 tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits and described as funkadelic in style. This chart from Paul Murtha features the infectious bass line first stated by baritone sax and guitar...

This funk classic was originally recorded by Otis Redding back in the '60s and was later covered by The Black Crowes. Playable by younger groups, Paul Murtha's chart still has the fire and energy of t...

This funk classic was originally recorded by Otis Redding back in the '60s and was later covered by The Black Crowes. Playable by younger groups, Paul Murtha's chart still has the fire and energy of t...

Trombones and saxes lead the way on this Billy Preston favorite from 1973 while the trumpets add the sassy answering figures. With the familiar melodies and funky groove, this is sure to be a hit.

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...

English funk band Jamiroquai recorded this hit in 1997. Featuring a quirky melody and a catchy shuffle groove, this arrangement for young players will add a uniquely different sound to any contest or...

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 an...

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...

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...

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....