Intermediate Funk Sheet Music

Inspired by the great James Brown and groups like Tower of Power, this stellar chart also uses an undeniably New Orleans-style melody. There are plenty of opportunities to show off your drummer, inclu...

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...

The funk hit by the Commodores and Lionel Richie has hardly lost any of its popularity since it first appeared in 1977. Paul Murtha, who is known for his ability to transform grooves very authenticall...

On hot summer nights all along the east coast of America the beach front strip comes alive with the sights and sounds of summer as nightclubs and bands crack out their sizzling music. Incorporating th...

Written by jazz musician Bob Mintzer, 14 Jazz & Funk Etudes presents practice and performance aids and explanations in a variety of jazz and funk styles. In addition, the books include a CD containing...

True to its title, Funky Tango is a groovin' journey in the style of Argentina's most famous dance music. Solos (written or improvised) for all four saxes make this a great piece to highlight all quar...

This mambo-inspired piece of music is dedicated with great affection to Juan Carlos Ledón aka 'El Bororo', an outstanding Cuban saxophonist, who presently works as a teacher at 'Belén Jesuit Preparato...

The idea for "Rooftop Groove" came up during a study visit by Paulo Pereira at the "Berklee College of Music" in Boston. Due to the lack of rehearsal rooms, it was common practice there to make music...

Hardly any other musical style is that much associated with special attributes as funk is: a fancy outfit, a hot hairdo and an out-of-the-way mode of behaviour. I Gotta Funk, Buddy also features an op...