Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Tower Of Power-Style

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...

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 tuneful funk chart for advancing groups grooves from start to finish. The title refers to the bouncy feeling of the swing 16th notes. Solid secondary lines and background figures support the catc...

Subtitled City Of Gold, this Latin jazz original for advancing groups, based on a funky type of timba, will connect with audiences and makes an excellent addition to festival sets. Alto or tenor saxop...

This chart conjures up mental images of driving on a curvy mountain road overlooking a picturesque desert valley. This exciting chart for advancing groups has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to...

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' funk charts for big band, you're going to love this original for advancing groups. Solos are offered for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, but...

This chart for advancing groups tips its hat to the likes of Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. Commissioned for the Arizona All-State Jazz Band, this funky cha-cha over modal changes provides solo oppor...

Here's a funky-but-swinging New Orleans street beat featuring a front line of trumpet, tenor saxophone, and trombone. A great groove, catchy call-and-response and swinging ensemble sections, reasonabl...

Written in memory of Michael Jackson, The King Of Pop, this driving funk original built on a minor motive embodies many of the elements of great big band writing while capturing the spirit and style o...

This funk original for advancing groups provides an ideal way to sustain the interest of the audience while teaching essential jazz fusion skills to developing musicians. Written in the style of Herbi...

Your audiences will love this retro R&B original with an upbeat, infectious groove. Originally record by the composer on Try Something Neu (NuGroove Records NUG-2036-2), this chart is reminiscent of t...

Yellow Jacket Strut brings the sting! Commissioned by the Iowa High School Jazz Band (LA), this high-energy funk chart is packed with attitude, solos, and just the right amount of bite. Perfect for sh...

Yellow Jacket Strut brings the sting! Commissioned by the Iowa High School Jazz Band (LA), this high-energy funk chart is packed with attitude, solos, and just the right amount of bite. Perfect for sh...

This timeless spiritual classic gets the front burner treatment from Disney writer Chris Sharp. A lush opening chorale gives way to a driving New Orleans street beat with tenor solo (as written or wit...

This timeless spiritual classic gets the front burner treatment from Disney writer Chris Sharp. A lush opening chorale gives way to a driving New Orleans street beat with tenor solo (as written or wit...

Your students will love this very accessible, yet exciting Salsa twist on this timeless jazz standard. The rhythmic horn writing and expertly detailed rhythm section parts will enable your band to sou...

Conveying a sentiment that we can all relate to, this masterful and poignant Bossa Nova features a sensitive, fully notated piano solo, richly scored horns, and solo options for both the novice player...

Put together the brilliant composer Billy Strayhorn and superb arranger Alan Baylock, and you will have an outstanding musical experience. This is the alto sax feature you have been looking for-not te...

Check out this gorgeous Brubeck melody set in an easy swing groove around 120 BPM. Featuring your lead alto player on the melody with suggested written-out solo space. Lead trumpet range is to A above...

Check out this gorgeous Brubeck melody set in an easy swing groove around 120 BPM. Featuring your lead alto player on the melody with suggested written-out solo space. Lead trumpet range is to A above...