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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

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

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

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

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

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

Warning: this tune is extremely catchy and may not leave you alone! Clambake is built upon a classic Bo Diddley groove, and written in B-flat for accessible improvisation. It's scored for three

Composed by Eugene McDaniels in the 1960s, this soulful funk tune has been recorded by a number of artists, notably Les McCann and Eddie Harris, Ray Charles, and Al Jarreau. John Wasson's version for big

Bob James of TV's Taxi fame delivers this inventive tale on Georges Bizet's Farandole, here adapted for big band. The contemporary funk style is captivating - an exciting trip for the

A driving hip-hop groove, great ensemble writing, and plenty of space for solos all combine to create a chart that will be a favorite of both the band and the audience. Standard instrumentation; this chart

In the spirit of Frank Mantooth and Ashley Alexander, this funk chart provides each section of the band with exciting and distinctive roles that come together and meld into a funky, backbeat groove with a

This driving funk chart exposes young musicians to the harmonies of the jazz classic Killer Joe combined with the groove of the Herbie Hancock classic Chameleon. Plenty of full ensemble

Every program needs a great funk chart, and this original will kick your next "funktion" into high gear. There is plenty of great playing for both the rhythm and the wind sections. Flexible scoring will

The melodic development and harmonic language will captivate you and your band, turning left when you least expect it. The composition builds to a terrific shout chorus and then folds back on itself for a

It's funky with all the Big Phat Band attributes and it's fairly tough to play, but hey, it's Gordon and you know it will be a hot chart if you have the horses! The opening lick for piano is really hot and

The biting dissonance of the sharp nine chord is used as the centerpiece for this free-spirited, funky rock chart. Cutting, angular lines and interesting counterpoint come together to create a unique piece