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A good introduction to the ubiquitous rock shuffle, this piece captures the fun and mystery of an illusionist's sleight-of-hand close magic act. Every section is featured as the melodic lines are passed

You know it, you love it! The opening motive is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart on the rock classic made famous by the group Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his magic to create an

A Funnky Group uses plenty of dynamics, call and response, soli sections featuring brass and woodwinds.  If you like Tower of Power or Earth Wind and Fire, this is the song for you!

Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early 1980s, and recorded again by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's given a contemporary

Written by the songwriting duo of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson and made famous by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, this chart features a nice mix of scoring from full ensemble tuttis to short section

"A Timeless Tune - Impeccable Arranging" -Texas Jazz Educators Association. As recorded by Ric Flauding featuring Wayne Bergeron and others. Premiered by the Aledo High School Jazz

Are You for Real is a funky rock shuffle for developing jazz bands that will be appealing to players and audiences. Inventive harmonies make this contemporary chart sound far more difficult than it

Around the Bend, with its solid rock feel coupled with blues changes, will make younger players feel comfortable and right at home. With the rhythm section and bari sax setting the groove, it

This stunning music was written by Dallas-based Rosana Eckert for her debut album in 2003. It is a light and sophisticated bossa with some gorgeous harmony. There is an eight-measure written or ad lib solo

From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. Combining the elements of New Orleans second line and contemporary rock styles,

Sly and the Family Stone was a pivotal funk band of the late 1960s pioneering a fusion of funk, rock and soul. Who can forget their landmark performance at Woodstock in 1969? This exciting medley of hits

Originally composed for Weather Report and released in 1967, Joe Zawinul's quintessential jazz fusion standard has been recorded by countless artists through the years. This chart is a slightly truncated

Joe Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from their 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here for six horns and rhythm section, this version retains

From the landmark album "Aja," recorded by Steely Dan in 1977, here is an outstanding version for big band set in a moderate funk style. The chart opens with a duet for tenor and trombone, followed by

As the deep water swamp theme suggests, it's a great tool for developing low registers in younger players. The straight eighth-note rock style requires no triplet interpretation, so developing groups can

With its retro, medium-rock style, this very easy Rick Stitzel original sounds great! Based on a question-and-answer format between the brass and saxes, this appealing chart is simple to learn and

Inspired by The Language of Flowers, this original rock shuffle chart has elements of hip-hop and a smooth funky style. It also has a relaxed groove, harmonic interest, and uses mystery and

No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul