Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

Don't miss this straight-ahead, energy-filled rocker where every section of the band gets to shine. Turnin' Up the Heat is a powerful chart with an edgy sound and includes an open solo section

The spotlight is on the whole band with this hard-driving rock chart. Featuring great full ensemble and soli writing, it gradually modulates up throughout using accidentals in the parts in place of key

Close to the original, but somewhat simplified, this burning rocker from the Maynard Ferguson library really sizzles with a driving intensity! The lead trumpet goes up to high D with a couple high E's

This funky hit from Michael Jackson's Off the Wall album translates into a groovin' jazz chart everyone will enjoy. With lots of tasty licks for the winds and very playable grooves for the rhythm section,

This funk/rock hit from Michael Jackson's 1987 Bad album was re-done by the group Alien Ant Farm to hit the charts decades later. The optional solo section features room for trumpet and/or trombone

Here's a unique chart that really works! You'll love the chance to showcase some extreme dynamic contrasts with your group as they go from soft to rockin' the auditorium on this classic tune from the White

Exceptional ensemble writing makes this fun bossa/rock chart sound great and work well as a reliable teaching piece. Featuring a cool, smooth, laid-back sound and feel, there is an optional open solo

The Fire Within is a very clever and catchy original Latin composition from Jamey Simmons. Set in a couple of different feels, this chart is playable by most bands due to fully notated rhythm

A terrific original by Patty Darling, The Next Chapter is a fresh, contemporary easy-to-play chart. Starting with a light rhythmic feel, this great tune settles into a happening rock

Reminiscent of Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan songs of the 1980s, this tuneful original utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. The chart can be played by as few as

Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis composed this tuneful funk chart entitled Backdraft. This medium-level chart has all the characteristics of Jarvis' best-selling funk charts such as

Rock, rock and more rock! This straight ahead rocker is an interesting change of pace from the usual funk charts. The driving, repeated bass part is relatively easy to play and drummers can use their

This funky original is a great example of the 16-bar blues form, in a minor key! The bass part is simplified, the drum part is simplified, and the keyboard fills and solo are completely written or can

This modern fusion, flexible instrumentation combo chart features two solo sections with a written solo for trumpet 1 in the first section and a written solo for tenor sax in the second section. Chords are

This straight ahead jazz/rock chart has a very cool laid back feel. The bass part is simple and adds to the quality of the chart. The pianist carries the rhythm with a repeated pattern and needs to keep the

This modern straight-eighth feel chart for advancing groups will showcase the ability of your band to sustain a strong sense of time throughout. The lengthy solo section vamps on two chords for an

Reminiscent of the music of Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini in the 1960s, this catchy boogaloo for advancing groups is a fun-loving fusion of Brazilian, Afro/Cuban and American funk influences. The easy solo

From the group Tower of Power, this funky chart hits the mark at 180 bpm. It includes solos for tenor, trombone, or guitar, with a lead trumpet range to written high C. There's lots of hot

Funky, with a very hip piano intro, this small group chart is for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. This chart includes solo space for all players.

If you are looking for an easy, yet hip chart, this is it! A funky Tower of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166 bpm with no solos and a trumpet 1 range to F top line. Optional parts are included

Here's a Katy Perry pop tune your jazz ensemble will enjoy playing and the audience will recognize and appreciate! The tempo is around 164 bpm, there are no solos, it's got a big ensemble sound,

Grease Wheezer is funky, a little greasy, and a joy to play! The tempo is around 132 bpm, there are written solos for alto and trombone 1, and a funky piano and bass intro. The lead trumpet range

This big band standard made famous by Tommy Dorsey gets an updated treatment with a funky groove alternating with a swing feel at around 170 bpm. This is a clever and effective treatment of this

Gordon Goodwin wrote this funky chart at the medium grade level to showcase trumpet 1 and trombone 1. Everything is written out, including the melody duet, the solos, and the featured trades. The