Funk Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

Here's the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this hot chart for jazz ensemble. The melody is skillfully passed around fr...

Bring the unforgettable disco groove straight to your stage! At the peak of the disco era in 1979, "We Are Family" conquered the charts worldwide, becoming a timeless anthem of joy and togetherness. T...

The best of the amazing Herbie Hancock! Arranger Mike Kamuf scores this hip, funky Herbie Hancock tune for the young player. This chart is ideal for this level with only three chords, a repetitive gro...

Oh yeah! This is the crowd pleaser and the band pleaser-a win-win. Fun, funky, hip, groovy-call it what you want, this chart is excellent in every way. If you have a decent bari player, he or she will...

A straight-eighth groove that's a little funky plus a catchy melody at 130 BPM, and you have a winner. Features written solos for tenor, trumpet 2, or guitar, lead trumpet range to written A, a great...

A gem of a chart by Freddie Hubbard. This is a straight-eighths groove at 132 BPM with written solos for tenor and trumpet 2. The trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff and it has a cleve...

It's funk-rock-you know it, you love it. The tune is infectious and the arrangement is right on target with no individual solos, but plenty of section and ensemble work. The sax soli is crazy hot and...

Wow! This chart is totally smokin?. A terrific tune set in a funky-rock groove set around 132-144 BPM, a straight-eighth feel and very hip opening intro lick. Solos are available (written out) for alt...

Although originally recorded by Eddie Floyd in 1966, this familiar hit has remained popular thanks to covers by artists such as Otis Redding, David Bowie, and Eric Clapton. This dynamic version for yo...

Still one of the funkiest tunes ever written, here is Earth, Wind & Fire's September in a version for younger bands. Paul Murtha expertly captures the infectious groove of the original. You simply can...

Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here is a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a grea...

This is a winter holiday musical scavenger hunt to discover---how many tunes you can find in this chart? It's a funky swing performed in cut time around 108 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written G wit...

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Bring pure energy to the stage with one of the greatest funk classics of all time: "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire! In this first-class big band arrangement by Mark Taylor, published by Hal Leonard,...

Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and covered countless times since then, this appealing and enduring pop hit features a funky, upbeat rock style. John Berry's solid arrangement gives all sections a...

From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...

Here is the signature hit by the Godfather of Soul in a solidly scored version perfect for young players. With a funky groove that captures the style of the original this chart also features solo oppo...

Bring pure soul, electrifying energy, and undeniable excitement to the stage! With the legendary hit "Respect," immortalized by the incomparable Aretha Franklin, you are guaranteed to bring the house...

Gotta have this one! Composed by Grammy winner and jazz legend Herbie Hancock, arranged for you by Alan Baylock, this is funky and hip. Open solo space for all, lead trumpet goes up to written D, plus...

If you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but they are too challenging, check this one out! Composed and arranged by Gordon, himself, specifically for middle or high school level, this funky chart is...

Bring pure energy and an irresistible groove to the stage with "In The Stone," the legendary hit by Earth, Wind & Fire! In this powerful big band arrangement by Victor López, the disco-funk classic un...

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...

Electrify your stage with an irresistible groove! "Computer", published by Kendor Music, is a driving funk chart for big band that bursts with modern energy and infectious rhythm. This dynamic piece o...

Originally a pop hit in 1980 and recently featured in the blockbuster movie Shrek 2, your audiences and players will love this funky and catchy chart. Includes a short written or ad lib. solo for alto...

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young...