Intermediate Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble and Big Band

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive...

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a spar...

Here is one of the signature hits from the 'Godfather of Soul” James Brown in a funky and well-scored chart. The saxes take the lead while the brass deliver all the tight horn riffs. An optional open...

From the Trombone Shorty CD 'Backatown', this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel. In this exciting arrangement, the ensemble alternately screams with the ful...

From the Trombone Shorty CD 'Backatown', this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel. In this exciting arrangement, the ensemble alternately screams with the ful...

This funk classic from Jaco Pastorius naturally features a prominent role for the bass player. Skillfully arranged for full jazz ensemble, the back and forth riffs are traded between smaller groups wi...

This classic funk tune from the '70s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provid...

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...

Medium funk, combo version recorded by Bob Mintzer on One Music (DMP 488). Lead trumpet: notated B2; Lead trombone: A1. Medium advanced

Rhythmically challenging Latin-funk piece, recorded on Departure (DMP 493). Very moderate brass ranges. Medium advanced

A chorale intro leads into a funky groove. Saxes take the heat with some hot solis, and the brass section stays busy as well. Rhythm section parts are critical, especially the bass, but it's not too c...

This Cuban-flavored salsa is interspersed with some funk grooves. At 190 BPM, this chart includes written solos for trumpet 2 and tenor, and a lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Also...

Down To The Nightclub' der Funkband Tower of Power mit Soli für Tenorsaxophon, Posaune oder Gitarre. Tonumfang der Lead-Trompete bis c3

Down To The Nightclub' der Funkband Tower of Power mit Soli für Tenorsaxophon, Posaune oder Gitarre. Tonumfang der Lead-Trompete bis c3

Yes, it's funky in many ways, performed around 88 BPM. The groove is deep and full of harmonic colors start to finish. Lead trumpet range to written high C, solos are for trombone 1, with a suggested...

Yes, it's funky in many ways, performed around 88 BPM. The groove is deep and full of harmonic colors start to finish. Lead trumpet range to written high C, solos are for trombone 1, with a suggested...

In composer Peter Sciaino's own words "I was going for a New Orleans vibe...like a Dirty Dozen Brass Band sort of thing but it went J.B. Horns (James Brown) style at some point." That beautifully sums...

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a spar...

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-...

Written in a fast 3/4, this gospel-inspired burner is as fun to play as it is to listen to. There is great interplay between sections of the band as layers of sound move in and out. Also included are...

Inspired by the famous arrangement that Quincy Jones penned for Ray Charles, here is an impressive offering that pays tribute to Ray's genius for style and showmanship. This is hard-hitting big band w...

Great riff tune from Sonny Rollins. Arranged here for a small group, it sounds more like a big band!

Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads t...

Composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, and arranged here in a medium Samba style, this tuneful standard is nicely suited for the 4-horn combo format.