Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

Featured in the 2014 movie "Whiplash," depicting the relationship between an ambitious student musician and an abusive, yet respected instructor, this chart is a super-exciting work in 7/4 composed by

This chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple!  From the jazz-rock group Chase, it features the trumpet section and has written solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone.  The lead trumpet

One of the most unforgettable and recognizable pop hits from the '70s was this solid rock tune by the group Three Dog Night. John Berry has arranged this tune in an accessible rock style that will be tons

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.

This classic funk-rock tune is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone soloist from start to finish. This one demands a contemporary alto sax soloist with style and some altissimo chops too. A funk groove

Originally recorded by Rose Royce in 1977, this well-known funky hit as recorded by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott is enjoying new life in the hit movie "Shark Tale."  Authentic-sounding, it

Your students will feel so cool playing this one! It's the slow-cooking, minor-key rock-shuffle tune that became a trademark for Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Although the written-out solos are scored for

This is a stellar arrangement of the iconic tune written by Paul McCartney and the title song from the movie. It was the reason for the great success of the Stan Kenton album "7.5 on the Richter Scale." The

Everyone will instantly recognize this rock classic from the supergroup Blood, Sweat And Tears. The perfect arrangement for teaching rock to young groups, this is also fun to play!

There's some major brass and sax hits in this great chart, along with an infectious blues-rock beat! Everyone knows this as a Blues Brothers classic, although it was originally recorded by Sam &