Funk Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

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...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on the album Consummation (Blue Note), this great ensemble chart in a driving funk groove features intricate, interlocking figures, short cameos...

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring en...

This accessible R&B original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts, with lush harmonies that support the memorable melody to give your developing band a very sop...

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...

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...

This exciting Latin chart for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, and is the perfect closer or opener. The solo section is written out with solo she...

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...

Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, Cyclops is one of those charts that will make your audiences bob their heads and tap their feet. This tune grooves! Set as a medium-...

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...

Stevie Wonder helped to bring funk to mainstream pop music in the '70s, and this is one of his most recognizable hits. Paul Murtha's arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of...

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...

Recorded by the funkmeisters of the 1970s - Earth, Wind & Fire - this is one of their most energetic tunes in a tightly-written and hot-sounding chart. Includes a flexible solo section and solid ensem...

Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to...