Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

This light driving rock chart will be a hit with your students and a crowd pleaser for your audiences of all ages. Written solos for trumpet and trombone!

Written in the style of early rock 'n' roll pioneers, The Ventures, Paul Murtha brings us an upbeat original sure to be a hit with your students. Including solid scoring and modest ranges, the

 A tasty reggae chart with soothing harmonies and a melody that you'll be humming throughout the day. The solos have approachable chord changes for improvisation but also include written solos.

"Which came first?" is of little significance so long as the groove keeps going. Your band and your audience will have fun with this funky piece!

Ignite an infectious hot Latin groove from the downbeat! Utilizing authentic traditional rhythms and repetition, this chart allows your young band to lock in and turn up the heat! Your students will

Good times start here! The chart opens with just a snare drum playing backbeats, and the driving rock beat continues throughout. There are many opportunities for drum breaks. Some have suggested fills

Strut your band's stuff with this funky New Orleans second-line street-beat chart. The piece begins quietly, but then the party really starts with all the wind players improvising collectively. The first

A fun and straightforward rock groove reminiscent of an '80s TV sitcom theme, this is scored for a full jazz ensemble but playable by two altos, tenor, two trumpets, trombone, and rhythm section. Solo

Go on a secret mission with this spy-film-inspired chart. The open solo section is based on minor blues changes, and changes are written for all instruments. 

Bring back the 1960s' rhythm and blues sound with this funky chart and let your rhythm section groove! The bluesy chord progression will remind listeners of such classics as Unchain My

Inspired by the timeless Motown style of the '60s, this high-energy original will get your audience grooving along with its catchy chorus. Optional written solos or soli for the trumpet, trombone, tenor and

Lay down some serious attitude with funky, groovy goodness at your next concert! This original jam has a groove that will get heads bobbin' along with plenty of space for written or ad-lib solos for alto

This chart is an unapologetic throwback to 1960s-style stage band music performed by school bands of the day. Framed by an F blues progression, there is ample room for beginning soloists to stretch out and

Ever think you'd hear a hip and funky arrangement of this old Christmas classic? A funky bass groove sets the tone for this fresh take on the holiday favorite, and the infectious feel continues throughout

The Maynard Ferguson classic is presented here in a version for mere mortal trumpet players, yet it loses none of the excitement of the original. A written-out solo is provided for the first alto, and your

Here is the trombone section feature you've been looking for! The Sing, Sing, Sing style and ensemble writing will give your trombones plenty to sink their teeth into. The lead trumpet range

Oh yeah, a funky New Orleans groove garnished with chicken flavor! The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff and includes suggested written solos for tenor sax and trombone. It's a very

Beginning with a brief chorale, the gospel-inspired groove kicks in at 104 bpm. Alto sax and trumpet state the melody, with suggested written solos for both. The first trumpet range is to written F-sharp

Cleverly based on a generic cell phone sound, this calypso chart has a modern flair.  The first trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff, and suggested written-out solos are provided for alto

Here's a catchy and easy-to-play arrangement of the jazz classic. Written-out suggested solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet. The trumpet range is to written E top space. This arrangement is very

A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the

A swingin' blues but with a fun twist: 13-bar blues! Suggested solos are written for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and some brief drum set fills. The trumpet range is up to a written E top space. Your