Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble

Every band needs a good funk chart to add to its festival or concert repertoire and 'Mr. Funkyman!' from Mark Taylor is sure to fit the bill. Using a moderate tempo, the rhythm section churns througho...

Full of colorful and expressive harmonies, your choir will find deep beauty in this setting of a treasured spiritual. This moving testament of hope is supported beautifully by the piano accompaniment,...

From the landmark album Aja recorded by Steely Dan in 1977 here is an outstanding version for big band set in a moderate funk style. The chart opens with a duet for tenor and trombone, followed by the...

Recorded by Ray Charles in 1963, this funky classic has been covered by countless artists, but is probably best remembered from Ray's performance of it in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Arranged he...

Arranged here in a funky New Orleans style, the full ensemble takes the first statement after the piano intro. The spotlight then moves between the saxes amd the brass before a feature solo spot for 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...

Here's the classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.

Recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers, this tune helped define the smooth jazz sound. Silky smooth and well orchestrated, this is a nice addition to any concert program.

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...

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favorite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD Out of the Woods by the Les Hooper Band, this funky version is infused with a West Coas...

This well-known standard from the 1940s never sounded quite like this! Featuring a slow, simmering shuffle funk style, the rhythm section lays down the groove with the trombone section playing the tun...

Ralph Johnson creates a cool vibe in this approachable, but genuine outing in straight-8th fusion style. Layers are added to layers for a calculated build up to a gritty ensemble punch. Every section...

Ralph Johnson creates a cool vibe in this approachable, but genuine outing in straight-8th fusion style. Layers are added to layers for a calculated build up to a gritty ensemble punch. Every section...

Ralph Johnson creates a cool vibe in this approachable, but genuine outing in straight 8th-note fusion style. Layers are added to layers for a calculated build-up to a gritty ensemble punch. Every sec...

Ralph Johnson creates a cool vibe in this approachable, but genuine outing in straight-8th fusion style. Layers are added to layers for a calculated build up to a gritty ensemble punch. Every section...

Let the rhythm section lay down an earthy groove in half-time funk. The horns ride along with a bluesy melody that builds to a great stop-time. Modest ranges all around with reduced instrumentation (3...

Let the rhythm section lay down an earthy groove in half-time funk. The horns ride along with a bluesy melody that builds to a great stop-time. Modest ranges all around with reduced instrumentation (3...

Let the rhythm section lay down an earthy groove in half-time funk. The horns ride along with a bluesy melody that builds to a great stop-time. Modest ranges all around with reduced instrumentation (3...

Let the rhythm section lay down an earthy groove in half-time funk. The horns ride along with a bluesy melody that builds to a great stop-time. Modest ranges all around with reduced instrumentation (3...

What an absolute treat! Play Michael Brecker's quintessential fusion tune Spherical, expertly arranged especially for Randy Brecker's big band. Every nuance of the original track is captured with prec...

What an absolute treat! Play Michael Brecker's quintessential fusion tune Spherical, expertly arranged especially for Randy Brecker's big band. Every nuance of the original track is captured with prec...

What an absolute treat! Play Michael Brecker's quintessential fusion tune Spherical, expertly arranged especially for Randy Brecker's big band. Every nuance of the original track is captured with prec...

What an absolute treat! Play Michael Brecker's quintessential fusion tune Spherical, expertly arranged especially for Randy Brecker's big band. Every nuance of the original track is captured with prec...

1st Trpt. written top note: D3 Grade 3 (Mittelstufe) Carole King ist eine bedeutende US-amerikanische Songschreiberin, Sängerin und Pianistin. 1977 widmete sie auf ihrem Album 'Simple Things' der inte...

This tune is a fun piece built upon simple harmonies and backgrounds gradually layering more and more voices. It is not too difficult and would require a minimum of rehearsal to put together. Fun and...