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Jazz-Rock & Funk | Medium-Easy / Medium
You've Got Moxie!—arr. Rich Woolworth.
This funky jazz ensemble chart with a half-
time feel is full of fun and enthusiasm. A
cross-rhythm between the baritone and the
trombones sets the mood as the melodic line
is passed from section to section. There's an
extended written or ad-lib solo for tenor and
a call and response for the horns and drums,
then the excitement builds to a big finish.
This chart keeps the energy high and makes
a great opener or closer for high school or
middle school performances.
11686048 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Jazz-Rock & Funk
Medium
#1 No Pickles—Mathew Montgomery. You
are going to love this chart! Full of flavor and
funk, there is plenty of groove and energy to
go around in this blues-based chart. Your
trombone soloist will love the opportunity
left open to solo in this tune backed by a
rocking groove. And you will love how this
one ends!
11399439 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
1-800-Got-Funk—Vince Gassi. There will
be no question that your band has a funk
side once they dig into this hip original. Filled
with rhythmic vitality and the hippest melody,
the groove on this one is in the pocket, and
the dancing horn lines sparkle. This one will
be a blast for your rhythm section!
11561650 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Antipode—Dan Kramlich. Laid-back funk
underpins this jazz band chart built on a
slow, catchy groove that develops over the
course of the piece. The writing balances
accessibility with rhythmic interest, creating
space for an open solo section for any
instrument. The relaxed tempo and simple
chord progression support confident
improvisation while maintaining momentum.
A cool high school selection that rewards
groove awareness and stylistic confidence.
11685316 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 65.00
Arnge Drank (Orange Juice with an
Attitude)—Paul Baker. Wow... orange
drink with an attitude! Texas writer Paul
Baker presents an outstanding funk chart
beginning with a piano riff to set up the
rhythm groove before the trumpet and altos
hit with the melody. Trombones and low
saxes support with counterpoint. After the
trombones take it through the bridge the
saxes again state the melody in a dramatic
stop time section that moves into the
trumpet and trombone solos. After a drum
solo, the bari and bass trombone shine as
they set the funky foundation for the shout
chorus. A return of the piano riff sets up the
final melodic statement and dramatic coda.
Trumpet range to written High C. Trombone
to G. Pure fun, and highly recommended!
10369423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
Attack of the Killer Trombones—Chris
Sharp. Here is the trombone section
feature you've been looking for! The Sing,
Sing, Sing style and ensemble writing will
give your trombones plenty to sink their
teeth into. The lead trumpet range extends
to high C.
11515273 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 75.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez.
Just listen to this chart and you know you
have to have it as Victor Lopez brings the
original Weather Report version to life
for jazz ensembles. All the ingredients
are here, plus solo space (written or
improvised) for alto 1 and/or trumpet 2,
nice chord voicings throughout, and the
lead trumpet top note is only a written G
on top of the staff. Very easy to assemble
and perform, this will be a hit every time!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Brother Mister—Christian McBride/arr.
Mike Kamuf. A stop-time development
section and a power shout chorus are but a
few of the exciting features of this straight-
eighth groove chart composed by Christian
McBride. Set at a medium tempo, this hip
tune includes written or improvised solos for
alto 1, trumpet 2, tenor 1, and drums. The
lead trumpet range is to written A above
the staff and optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations. Very cool in a
contemporary way!
10311431 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Mike Tomaro.
You know it as swing, but this is the hot
version recorded by Chicago! Ellington's
famous standard gets a fresh face-lift in this
exciting arrangement by Mike Tomaro!
2354991 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
The Chicken—Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris
Berg. If you've got a strong bassist, this is
your showstopper! This chart, made famous
by bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets
kicking with a killer gospel chorale but is
soon interrupted by one of the funkiest bass
lines ever played. Soon the entire band is in
on it with a Tower of Power-style sound that
is sure to impress everyone listening!
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Erik
Morales. Eddie Harris' Cold Duck Time
features a straight eighth feel and a very
hip opening intro lick. This terrific chart is
set in a funky, rock groove at about 132 –
144 bpm and has written or improvised solo
space for alto sax, bari sax, trumpet 2, and
guitar. The lead trumpet range is to written
A above the staff (with an optional B). This
chart totally cooks! Highly recommended!
10355584 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 54.00
Creepy-Crawler—Bret Zvacek. A sizzling
jazz-rock chart with an incredibly hip melody,
an infectious groove, and a wonderfully
effective unison shout chorus. Solo
opportunities for tenor sax and trombone.
11561666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Critical Mass—Jeff Jarvis. Here's a chart
that everybody's gonna like! It's a straight-
ahead funk chart with an infectious beat,
popping bass, cool sax licks and hard
brass pops. If you've tried Jeff's other
funk charts, you're going to want this
one. And if you haven't, you'd better get
started! Definitely a hip, groovin' tune that
better bands will get into!
2439297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Crunchy Frog—Gordon Goodwin. Bass
and guitar kick off this original Gordon
Goodwin chart with a captivating rhythmic
pattern before the full ensemble settles in
with the funky melody. There's plenty of
ensemble writing, some in unison and some
in harmony, and solo space for all winds with
suggested or improv solos. The lead trumpet
range goes to written G-sharp on top of
the staff, the tempo is around 115 beats
per minute, and optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentations. This is
accessible Gordon Goodwin material that is
right in the pocket for this grade level! Our
highest recommendation!
10311433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Don't Steal My Stuff—Gordon Goodwin.
Gordon Goodwin wrote this funky chart
at the medium grade level to showcase
trumpet 1 and trombone 1. Everything is
written out, including the melody duet, the
solos, and the featured trades. The tempo
is very accessible at 160 bpm, it's easy to
assemble, and it's fun to play!
10452128 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
Drive Time—arr. Doug Beach. Driving
rock energy anchors this jazz ensemble
arrangement of the 1990s David Benoit
tune. A complex syncopated groove is
repeated throughout by the entire band,
reinforcing feel and time while featuring
multiple piano solo moments. Brief alto
saxophone and trombone solos add some
additional opportunities to show off strong
players before a final key change pushes
the chart forward. It's a strong showcase
for highlighting a confident pianist within a
contemporary concert or festival program.
11678941 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
Feels So Good—Chuck Mangione/arr.
Victor Lopez. Only rarely does a jazz
tune cross over to the pop charts the way
this Chuck Mangione classic did back
in the seventies! Flugelhorn solo on the
1st trumpet part is featured throughout
with the distinctive melody and then with
a written or ad lib solo along with a tenor
solo. The flugelhorn solo range is up to
an optional written high C, but the solo is
cued on the 1st tenor part as well. Victor's
arrangement brings this contemporary
gem within the range of the developing
trumpet player without losing any of
the hip appeal of the original. Here's a
perennially appealing, samba/rock chart
that will provide outstanding performance
opportunities for your band and soloist!
Highly recommended!
2480787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 54.00
Funk City—John Wasson. Written for
the Air Force bands, this shout-out to a
famous Bay-area funk band includes all
the requisite idioms and features of the funk
genre including snappy, staccato horns and
a funky bass line doubled in bari sax and
bass trombone. Tenor sax and guitar solos
are featured.
11576573 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 65.00
Hargrove—Rodney Jordan/arr. Mike Kamuf.
A high-energy straight-eighth funk chart
captures the style associated with great
Roy Hargrove, combining deep groove
with expressive techniques such as
grace notes, scoops, and bends. Driving
sixteenth-note rhythms create rhythmic
intensity that leads into written solos
for tenor saxophone and trumpet. A
highly technical sax soli follows, building
momentum toward a powerful shout
chorus. The result is a bold, contemporary
showcase well suited to developed high
school ensembles.
11687291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 62.00
BEST
SELLERS
Jazz-Rock & Funk
Medium
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Mamacita—
Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock.
11511951 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Birdland—
Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Feels So Good—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2480787 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
The Chicken—
Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris Berg.
2467934 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Sir Duke—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
10297508 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Pursuit of Funkiness—
Michele Fernandez.
11615267 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Red Clay—
Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10513883 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Yellow Jacket Strut—Jacob Bridges.
11640577 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 69.99
Caravan—
Duke Ellington/arr. Mike Tomaro.
2354991 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Hit the Bricks—Gordon Goodwin.
10093187 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
