Funk Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

Let the trumpets show off (like they always want to do) with 'Go For It,' a hard-driving jazz-rock chart in the style of Chase. All sections get their time in the spotlight, with some great interplay...

Nick Lane originally wrote this outstanding funk chart for Maynard Ferguson's 'It's My Time' album and then skillfully added more trombone and saxophone parts so more traditionally sized big bands cou...

From David Sanborn's CD Hearsay comes this funky rock feature for alto sax. This authentic-sounding arrangement features alto and guitar on the melody, tight horn writing and requires a fairly mature...

Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. Mark's chart on this hot tune features the blazing horn lines an...

Recorded by Rare Earth in the '70s, this tune characterizes the raw energy of this rhythm and blues band. Your band can really dig in on this hot chart by John Berry that features an updated and very...

With Arturo Sandoval's newest CD Hot House the trumpet master strongly asserts himself as a force to be reckoned with in the area of big band jazz. This is the lead-off tune to the CD and it combines...

Mike Tomaro has taken this Beatles favorite and converted it into a unique setting for jazz ensemble. He kept the slow funky groove intact, but went a little nuts harmonically! Includes an optional gu...

This low key hit by The Temptations churns along at a moderate pace but picks up momentum and energy as it moves along. With the distinctive bass line and familiar chorus, this is a great change of pa...

Marvin Gaye recorded this hit in 1971 and 30 years later it's back on the charts as an all-star tribute. John Berry's version for jazz ensemble is laid back funk at its best.

This funky rhythm and blues tune has a great laid back feel and the blues form makes it easy to solo over. Featuring a catchy bass riff and solid writing, your band will want to play this again and ag...

Made famous by Earth, Wind & Fire, this may be one of the funkiest grooves ever recorded. Deceptively simple sounding, this medium tempo chart displays a level of sophistication suited for any festiva...

Made famous by Earth, Wind & Fire, this may be one of the funkiest grooves ever recorded. Deceptively simple sounding, this medium tempo chart displays a level of sophistication suited for any festiva...

Due in part to its sophisticated jazz harmonies, this Stevie Wonder tune has been a favorite with jazz artists for years. This funky stylized version by Mike Tomaro brings it to the concert stage with...

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...

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...

A classic minor blues tune from Dizzy Gillespie, Mike Tomaro starts this version as a funky mambo but then shifts the style to swing and finally back again to the mambo. This well-paced chart features...

Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horns riffs from the original. Featured are...

You don't normally associate the music of Prince with jazz ensembles. However, this outstanding arrangement draws inspiration from the funky Herbie Hancock version and provides a great vehicle for ens...

You don't normally associate the music of Prince with jazz ensembles. However, this outstanding arrangement draws inspiration from the funky Herbie Hancock version and provides a great vehicle for ens...

The funky stylings of Horace Silver are featured in this energetic arrangement from the acclaimed CD 'Live at the MCG' recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. A trumpet and tenor duet starts...

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...

Originally recorded by the group War, this new setting features a trio of trumpet, tenor sax and trombone on the melody plus funky ensemble riffs throughout. Great fun for the players and audience ali...