Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble

Something new and different with a Latin-funk feel that really moves and the rhythm section can really get into, features soprano sax solo. Lead trumpet up to high D.(Premiered by MYJO-Midland Youth J...

Funky (q note = 96). Solo feature for alto sax with layered rhythms underneath. Solo form consists of 2 choruses of funk and 1 of double-time swing. The last of these is a shouting ensemble section fo...

Disperse was commissioned by the Western Albemarle High School Big Band in Charlottesville, VA, and was written to introduce public school students to the language of composer/percussionist John Holle...

If you're ready to party a bit - this chart's for you! The festivities begin as the second-line feel (with a funk shuffle twist) is served up by the winds as well as rhythm before the very catchy riff...

Though primarily Latin, the groove here also has funk roots. Even though the drummer should stress downbeats using the cross-stick figure, rhythms in the ensemble suggest a 2-3 clave that should be ob...

A Hip Hop Shuffle Funk feature for the trumpet section. Features a melody and soli for the trumpets. This piece was commissioned by the Yorba Linda, Ca. Middle School for a performance with Bobby Shew...

Here is a great opener for developing bands. The chart starts with half -time swing funk groove, followed by a quirky but VERY funky melody. Solos can feature anyone in the band, followed by a drum so...

This is FUNKAAAAAY! Lots of Breckerish and Tower of Power kind of stuff. A good high school band will funk out on this one. Open drum solo at end sets this one off!

This is a great contemporary funk chart, dedicated to the great electric bassist Larry Graham. Scored for 5 saxes, 5 trumpets (the 5th part is optional), 4 trombones, and rhythm, with optional guitar,...

Shuffle-funk originally written for a University of Illinois ensemble featuring trombone great Steve Wiest. There is optional solo space for trombone, baritone, and alto. Creative and fun ensemble wri...

Don't let the title fool you! This piece begins as a slow understated funk groove, but quickly evolves into much more. Flugelhorn (Trumpet 4) is featured on the melody and gets some blowing space. Mid...

An exciting funk tune that features tenor sax and guitar but can be opened up to include other solosits as well.

A tongue in cheek funk/latin excercise written in 7/8 (to keep everyone's toes tapping a bit spasmodically) based upon extended and slightly altered blues type changes. Features a fairly challenging e...

Up tempo funk/samba groove. Scored for A,T,B, 2 Trpts, 1 Bone & Rhy.

Style: Funk. This tune utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Although loaded with great learning material, this piece is simply fun to play and will leave bands...

Venturing into the world of R&B, Window Seat is a slow moving 4/4 groove-based chart with a smooth memorable melody. Audiences will enjoy the slow jam feel of this chart. Solo options for tenor sax, a...

Little Big Band (A,T, B, 2 Trpts, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums) Trpt 1 to high D.Great number to let your bass player shine with all sorts of funk. goes into double time swing feel towards the end. fe...

Walrus Little Big Band Charts Series Very entertaining light funk setting of this classic Christmas tune. Open solo section with interesting but manageable chord changes to blow over. Lots of thick fu...

This is a funk/rap tune with a rap about jazz! The lyrics are replete with names of jazz icons and musical quotes to match. It features alto and flute. Trumpet E, Trombone A.5,4,4,G,P,B,D.

This big band funk setting of Henry Purcell's 300-year-old baroque classic provides the missing link for your next concert. Features baritone or alto vocalist, with solos for alto sax, trumpet,and pia...

A creative combination of 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' and Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy' that's guaranteed to impress your listeners, Opening with a beautiful chorale, it switches to driving rock and 'stea...

This happy, joyous medium-tempo gospel swing with a truly sunny disposition takes the listener in immediately and just does not let go! An animated full-ensemble introduction leads the way to the sun-...

Perfect for a contrasting selection for concert or festival use, Steve Shanley’s arrangement of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is written in the slow swing style of the Count Basie Orchestra. The subdued...