Based on Rimsky-Korsakov's The Young Prince and the Princess, Mike Smukal's chart on Sheherajazz moves from a light rock introduction to an easy Latin samba groove and then into a swing feel. There ar...
This great tune by Cannonball Adderley combines a soulful straight-eighth groove with a swing feel at a tempo anywhere from 138 to 160 BPM. Features include written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, lea...
Adapted for the younger player from Gordon Goodwin's original Big Phat Band chart. It's a rock-march that begins with a drum cadence then into the funky-rock groove at 114 BPM. Includes written-out so...
This chart will be enjoyed by the band, the audience, and you too! A funky jazz-rock groove played around 140 BPM with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet and a written melody solo for the ba...
This chart is very accessible for young players with lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. It includes written-out suggested solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1 with background figures to...
It's the annual chicken chart! No Harm / No Fowl by Kris Berg is a very accessible rock groove played around 146 BPM, and features written-out solo opportunities for all saxes and all brass, and lead...
The ultimate '70s pop tune returns in a slick new arrangement by Tom Davis. This Isaac Hayes masterpiece works great for jazz ensemble, and it will be popular with your students, especially considerin...
This is the funky chart you have been looking for -- a well-known soul melody with a great groove. The band will want to explore this chart as the bass player digs in and your alto sax soloist tears i...
It's true, it Tastes Like Chicken! A slow gospel-style introduction leads into an extra crispy groove that will have the band coming back again and again. The melody is catchy, the groove is funky, th...
Here's a pop tune that your jazz ensemble will enjoy playing and that the audience will recognize and enjoy. A tempo of around 164 BPM, no solos, and a big ensemble sound with trumpet 1 range to writt...