Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

This familiar Motown hit features an unmistakable style and sound that has remained popular for five decades! Recorded by a number of artists, the version by Marvin Gaye is considered an R&B classic.

In the height of the disco era, this tune recorded by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B pop charts in 1979. Here is a great-sounding and funky version for younger players. There are no

Originally recorded in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed by Sonny Henry helped boost the success of Santana and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This solid arrangement for younger

Recorded by the Edgar Winter Group in 1973, this driving rock tune has a powerful contemporary edge that remains popular today. This terrific chart is propelled by a driving pulse and the signature melodies

Lineball is a straight-ahead rocker with a brief introduction followed by a tuneful melody at the top featuring the saxes and then the trumpets. There's a half-time feel in the bridge, then a

This classic funk tune from the 1970s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provides a

Similar to Lee Morgan's Sidewinder, this tune is written in a moderate soul/jazz style. This funky arrangement for six horns and rhythm section is sprinkled with stop-time breaks and catchy

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and highly influential Innervisions album, Living for the City features a slow, bluesy, funky groove and memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for jazz

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

This is a grooving chart that encourages enough mischief to be fun without going over the top. In Funky See, Funky Do, funk rhythms are presented in a very teachable way with plenty of

The trumpets start off this poppin' funk chart that's played anywhere from 144 to 152 bpm. With solid parts for all sections, Soulful Swagger stays true to the medium funky

This great Carl Strommen original is a slow funk chart with a double-time feel at around 92 bpm. With tons of attitude, it features lots of dialogue between the saxes and brass, powerful ensembles, and

Erik Sherburne has crafted a "determined rock" chart played at 132 bpm with lots of call-and-response writing and limited brass ranges. Including plenty of unison lines and interesting rhythms,

Here's a "medium bouncy funky" groove chart with great lines and really hot rhythm section parts! The funky call-and-response sections in the winds keep this chart driving forward and fun to play.

Lab Report begins with a driving rock beat that transitions to swing and then back again and continues to alternate throughout. A unison horn soli teaches phrasing and articulation while

With its well-rounded form, Boogaloo for Two is a fast funk chart that effectively combines the elements of funk and jazz. The full ensemble hits it right off the top then the trumpets carry

Chin Music is a straight-ahead rocker with a title that refers to a pitch that is thrown to the high and inside part of the plate. A high-energy chart that is a perfect opener or

Here's a straight-ahead, rockin' bari sax solo feature set at 156 bpm. The ensemble has a lot of exposure and the writing has a ton of style. The changes are a variation on the blues form with a little bit

Set in a genre all its own, Phase Dance is a Latin/fusion-style chart with exciting ensemble passages that light up the tune, rich harmonies that add tremendous depth, and

A totally energetic and exciting rock chart, Line Drive features a hip, driving minor-key melody over a set of shifting and unexpected chord changes. Built upon a 12-bar frame, it features

Here's an original rock chart with a gospel feel that will showcase developing groups at their best. At around 132 bpm, it features the full ensemble with suitably melodic lines before nice development

Larry Barton's fast-paced, original rock chart exudes tons of excitement and fun with its easy changes over a blues progression, solid sectional and full ensemble scoring, rhythmic variation, and an open

With a nice groove and a catchy theme, Chromatically Yours is a relaxed, minor blues rock chart full of chromatic lines and fills that will help students to practice the art of

Hot and energetic, Hopscotch is a funk/hip-hop original with swing eighth notes. The solos can be opened up, and a suggested solo and chord changes are included in the alto 1 part. The solo