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Jazz-Rock & Funk | Medium-Easy
Jazz-Rock & Funk
Medium-Easy
The Art of Chicken—Kris Berg. A high-
energy funk chart in the ever-popular
Chicken series, driven by a standout bass
line and infectious rhythms. Written solos
are provided for several sections while
remaining easy to open up for improvisation.
The tight pocket and moderate tempo make
it accessible to middle and high school
ensembles. Its upbeat feel and classic
groove make it an instant crowd pleaser.
11687300 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Backatown—Troy Andrews/arr. John
Wasson. From Trombone Shorty's
acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot
title cut arranged for big band in a funky
medium tempo. Combining the elements of
New Orleans second line and contemporary
rock styles, this unique chart features
a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble
passages, and stop-time breaks. There
are short written or ad lib solos for trumpet
and tenor. This chart exudes a spirited and
unmistakable New Orleans swagger!
10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Backlash—Donald Pickett/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Backlash is a superb jazz/rock
chart! Played at around 144 bpm, it's a
well-written chart in every way with superb
ensemble sections, a hip interlude that
builds into a big shout chorus, written or
improvised solos for trumpet and alto sax,
and the lead trumpet range is to written
G. Extra parts are included for optional
augmented instrumentations as well as
an optional vibraphone part. This chart will
definitely make your band shine. Highly
recommended!
10753986 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
The Beat Trader—Drew Zaremba. An
up-tempo shuffle chart inspired by Black
American gospel traditions. Low voices
introduce the melody before the full brass
response, and an organ-style electric
piano sound enhances the texture and
groove. Several solo opportunities and
manageable ranges let students focus on
fast tempo, feel, and style. A rewarding
choice for showcasing improvisers
while reinforcing gospel shuffle feel and
ensemble energy.
11678892 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Birds of a Feather—Billie Eilish/arr. Roger
Holmes. The hit Billie Eilish song offers the
perfect groove and will be an instant hit with
your young jazz ensemble.
11640153 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Breaking the Ice—Rich Woolworth. Fast,
driving rock energy makes this jazz band
chart an effective concert opener channeling
classic rock style. Trumpet and saxophone
soli sections trade the spotlight, supported
by a relentless rhythm-section groove.
Improvised or written solos for trumpet
and drums add flexibility and excitement.
A strong choice for building ensemble
power and confident style while delivering
guaranteed impact right out of the gate.
11686014 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John
Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on
his 2011 album For True and featuring the
Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie,
this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style
groove with a moderate tempo and catchy
riffs. The trombones get the spotlight to start
with, followed by tight ensemble playing
and later space for an improvised or written
trombone solo. This chart is cool, confident
and colorful! Highly recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor
Lopez. Herbie Hancock for the developing
band? Yes! From Hancock's famous
Headhunter recording, here is a great
opportunity to play the biggest jazz-rock
hit of all time. The melody is first played by
alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, then the
trumpet section. Next up is a flexible, open
solo section with a solo line written for all
the winds so anybody or everyone can solo!
The top note for lead trumpet is written G on
top of the staff. Super-cool chart! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Chicken Fried Funk—Dallas C. Burke.
A cool-grooving chart for developing jazz
groups built on a low-down funk feel, the
music opens sparsely with piano and bass
before gradually layering trombones, bari
sax, and finally the full ensemble. The
groove stays intentionally simple, with no
solos, allowing focus on style and ensemble
cohesion. Well suited to high school groups
learning to lock in together, it's a strong
choice when building confidence, balance,
and a unified funk style.
11686016 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Funky Stew—Dean Sorenson. Isn't it
time you try some Funky Stew? A perfect
concert opener, it features a simple driving
groove in the rhythm section. The winds
and brass pass the melody around while
your rhythm section is having fun locking
in their parts. With glissandos, an effective
pyramid that sets off different sections,
and a drum feature, this energetic chart
is accessible to developing jazz bands.
The open solo section allows students
to improvise using only the notes of the
familiar concert B-flat blues scale. A written
suggested solo is also included.
11611614 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Gears—Les Sabina. Gears combines old
school funk and modal rock, along with
a bit of blues-tinged melody. The solo
section is written out, and solo sheets
in all keys with scales to assist young
players with improvisation are included.
It's melodic for the style and includes a
rhythm section interlude that provides
a nice contrast to the solidly scored
ensemble sections. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations,
this is an ideal choice for instruction
and performance!
10857531 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Gimme Some Lovin'—arr. Roger Holmes.
Recorded in 1966 by the Spencer Davis
Group, this classic rock hit is a true
icon of the era and still popular today.
This powerful arrangement features the
signature bass riff and familiar style and
melodies from the original.
10908994 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 45.00
Gonna Be Aight—Drew Zaremba. Feature
a tenor saxophone soloist on this chart with
a relaxed and laid-back reggae groove. After
a brief chorale introduction, the music settles
into a smooth, swinging feel that highlights
the soloist without excessive technical
demands. Written melody and optional
improvisation space make it an effective
and unique stylistic showcase for developing
ensembles with a strong tenor player.
11687290 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/
arr. Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad
Jones/Mel Lewis band, this accessible
version has a gospel rock groove that fits
perfectly. Played at about 132 bpm with
straight eighths, this chart is packed with
goodies like written-out solos for trombone
and trumpet, a lead trumpet range to
written G on top of the staff, a few clever
modulations, and a great development
section. Toss in the optional parts to
include vibes and you have a fine chart.
Groove Merchant is very effective at any
performance and is highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Groovezilla—Peter Sciaino. Section
spotlighting defines this high school jazz
chart built on a driving rock-funk shuffle
groove. After a full-ensemble opening, saxes,
trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section
each take a turn for an extended soli, with
space for a featured soloist in each section.
Flexible options allow you to omit any feature
depending on your ensemble's needs.
Clearly notated rhythm section parts support
developing performers as they play the style
accurately from the first rehearsal, allowing
your band to groove with confidence.
11678878 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
The Jazz Police—Gordon Goodwin/arr.
Mike Lewis. This famous Gordon Goodwin
jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going
at an easier grade level. The young players
will really dig in on this one and feel like
the pros. There are no individual solos,
but plenty of action for everybody with
the solid riffs, infectious rhythms and fun
attitude. Highly recommended!
10011885 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 42.00
BEST
SELLERS
Jazz-Rock & Funk
Medium-Easy
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Chameleon—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez.
10071885 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Watermelon Man—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10071893 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Groove Merchant—
Jerome Richardson/arr. Rich Sigler.
10593765 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Little Sunflower—
Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Mr. Blue Sky—
Jeff Lynne/arr. Roger Holmes.
11172122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Unleash the Chicken—Kris Berg.
11511957 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Megalovania
(from the video game "Undertale")—
Toby Fox/arr. Paul Murtha.
11105142 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Plug 'n Play—Jeff Jarvis.
11615244 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
The Jazz Police—
Gordon Goodwin/arr. Mike Lewis.
10011885 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Funky Stew—Dean Sorenson.
11611614 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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