Written for the Air Force bands, this shout-out to a famous Bay-area funk band includes all the requisite idioms and features of the funk genre including snappy, staccato horns and a funky bass line doubled
This hip funk chart channels the atmosphere of the American backlands through a straight-eighth compositional style suggestive of Pat Metheny's Here to Stay and Red Sky, with a unique folk
To quote the composer, "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 it up –
Recorded by the Crusaders in 1971, this chart is a prime example of an early jazz fusion tune that has stood the test of time. This terrific setting shows a contemporary flair while still maintaining the
Written as a sequel to his memorable Category 4, Jeff has left no stone unturned with this composition. "Driving 12/8 groove" is an understatement for this daring excursion into Afro-Cuban funk
The melancholy nature of this slow funk tune scored for smaller instrumentation is sure to bring an emotional balance to any exciting concert program. Plenty of opportunities for your lead soloists to
Even your most advanced ensemble will be challenged by the tight syncopated rhythms in this funk swing interpretation of the 1920s standard. The melody is first presented by a quartet of soprano sax,
From the brassy intro to the final flashy ending, this one is funk through and through. The main tune is presented in crunchy two-part horn writing with alto saxophone and trumpet leading the way. Think