Intermediate Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble and Big Band

The creative genius of Stevie Wonder never grows old. Here is a hard-hitting medley of hits that opens with the saxes playing lead on Living for the City. Next is You Are the Sunshine of My Life with...

Here is the early funk classic by Buddy Miles in a hot setting by Roger Holmes. Along with the signature bass riff, this chart features flexible solo space for any instrument and crisp background horn...

Written in a sophisticated funk style and recorded by Steely Dan, this appealing chart features a moderate tempo, biting harmonies, and solo space for piano and trombone. Great change of pace programm...

Made famous at Woodstock back in 1969, Soul Sacrifice helped to put the group Santana in the mainstream of popular music. Interspersed with hot figures for the saxes and punches for the brass, you can...

One of the classic hits from The Who, this hard-driving rocker has stood the test of time, and is often found today used in film and TV. Here's a creative version for big band that uses a mix of style...

One of first tunes to put the group Chicago on the map was this early rocker from 1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features solos for alt...

One of the early soulful rock tunes, Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features a distinctive groove and funky riff-like phrases. In this arrangement for Little Big Band, a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar sta...

With some creative twists and turns, but always with an underlying sense of drive, this arrangement takes this ZZ Top classic into some exciting uncharted territory! Thick ensemble textures are combin...

Ingeniously composed using just the 3-note motif from the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice, jazz keyboard master Steve Allee brings us this impressive and unique fusion-style piece for mature groups. We...

One of the early hits from the rock band Chicago, this hard-hitting tune is always exciting to play! Powerfully scored here in the 6-horn format by Mike Tomaro.

Bring the house down with this incredible arrangement of the classic hit song that has spanned multiple decades and genres. Opening as a rock ballad, the lead tenor takes the melody and passes to the...

This is our hottest rocker in the funky Tower of Power tradition this year. The second trumpet and lead tenor share the head and solo responsibilities and Rob provides a written solo as well as change...

This arrangement was commissioned by New Trier High School and written as a tribute to Jim Warrick on his retirement. It is a flat-out rock chart that sizzles from top to bottom. The piece was origina...

Radiohead is an English alternative rock band. They were ranked #73 in Rolling Stone's list of the greatest artists of all time. James Miley's wonderful arrangement of one of Radiohead's most popular...

This great piece could easily be a theme song for the next cops and robbers TV show! A wonderful, contemporary fusion piece in 3/4, Patty Darling's composition focuses a fair amount on the piano. Ther...

An exciting, contemporary rock / fusion piece which has been played on national television and by All-State jazz bands in Wisconsin, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. Solo space for Tpt. and/or Tenor. (10...

This is Lyle at his wildest!! A funk/rock, quirky tune that just burns with energy and excitement! Listen to the Curnow Big Band CD. Features tenor sax and lots of out sounds. Great fun! (8 brass w/op...

One of the most dynamic hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, here is a great sounding arrangement creatively scored in a small group setting. Tenor and trombone are featured on the melody along with a funky...

In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and 'Sir Duke' was on top of the charts. Michael Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own unique touch. The middle section goes into a double time swing...

From the highly anticipated Justin Timberlake album The 20/20 Experience, here is an authentic-sounding version of the hit 'Suit & Tie' for jazz ensemble. Featuring a medium tempo R&B groove and sizzl...

This grooving funk chart was written for the 2025 South Carolina All-State Jazz Ensemble. With biting rhythms, harmonic twists and fresh orchestrations, this chart offers a different sound that will b...