Intermediate Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble and Big Band

This Latin funk tune starts out softly, then gradually picks up intensity as layers of sound are added until finally the entire ensemble is cookin'. Nice feature spots are provided for your drummer in...

Here's the classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.

With no solos required, only a solid driving rhythmic groove, here is an authentic-sounding version of this Earth, Wind & Fire classic. Trombones are featured on the melody and all the signature horn...

Here's the huge hit recorded by Average White Band in 1975 in a funky setting for small band.

Skillfully set for small band instrumentation, this arrangement of Freddie Hubbard's classic features a flugel and tenor duet, then solo space for the flugel.

With more than a nod to the original recording by Steely Dan, Mike takes this tune to new heights in his funky and stylized version. Featuring a tenor and trombone duet at the top, this chart is also...

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...

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...

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

In the style of the late, great Roy Hargrove, this straight-eighth funky chart soars. It's played around 100 BPM and the lead trumpet range is to written D above the staff. A burnin' sax soli is follo...

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...