Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Featured on the TV series The Voice performed by Ray Boudreaux, this hit from the 1970s is typical of the infectious bluesy style of composer/singer Bill Withers. Here's a funky chart for young player...

This 1975 tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits and described as funkadelic in style. This chart from Paul Murtha features the infectious bass line first stated by baritone sax and guitar...

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...

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...

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...

Opus de Funk is a hard driving Latin-swing featuring alto and trumpet. Arranger Victor López has tamed this very hip Horace Silver jazz tune for the Jazz Band Series. With a sax soli, a trombone and t...

Mercy! If you know Kris Berg's funky music, then you know about chicken. Do you want a funky Tower of Power-style chart? Well then, this is it. The whole band will have their eyes glued to this chart...

Mercy! If you know Kris Berg's funky music, then you know about chicken. Do you want a funky Tower of Power-style chart? Well then, this is it. The whole band will have their eyes glued to this chart...

Mercy! If you know Kris Berg's funky music, then you know about chicken. Do you want a funky Tower of Power-style chart? Well then, this is it. The whole band will have their eyes glued to this chart...

From the pen of composer Kris Berg who brought you 'The Chicken' and 'Fowl Play,' 'Poultry In Motion,' is the high-energy, funk chart for 2005. More eighth-note oriented than the 'Chicken' it's right...

From the pen of composer Kris Berg who brought you 'The Chicken' and 'Fowl Play,' 'Poultry In Motion,' is the high-energy, funk chart for 2005. More eighth-note oriented than the 'Chicken' it's right...

From the pen of composer Kris Berg who brought you 'The Chicken' and 'Fowl Play,' 'Poultry In Motion,' is the high-energy, funk chart for 2005. More eighth-note oriented than the 'Chicken' it's right...

One of the most famous (and beautiful) beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to Michele's new funk tune, it is easy to envision the clear blue water and white sand stretching for miles.

One of the most famous (and beautiful) beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to Michele's new funk tune, it is easy to envision the clear blue water and white sand stretching for miles.

There will be no question that your band has a funk side once they dig into this new original from Vince Gassi. Filled with rhythmic vitality the groove on this one is in the pocket and the dancing ho...

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...

Meghan Trainor may think that it's all about that bass, but composer George Shutack makes a case with this solid chart that It's All About That Funk! Punchy rhythmic figures and hard hitting brass lin...

This tune will energize any big band program. Abundant articulations for horns, striking dynamic contrasts, and an expandable solo section are highlights. A chord chart for guitar is also included, an...

Ever since the widespread popularity of the Jeff Jarvis' funk original, Critical Mass, requests for a sequel have been pouring in. At last, Jeff has composed and arranged "Honk", with all the characte...

Every program needs a change of pace piece, and this half-time funk shuffle is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a modern sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts...

This spirited original for developing bands provides rhythm section players with predominantly notated parts with chord symbols cued above the staff. Other features include groovin' sax and brass soli...

This spirited original for developing bands provides rhythm section players with predominantly notated parts with chord symbols cued above the staff. Other features include groovin' sax and brass soli...