Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

This beginner blues rock chart introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Instruments featured are saxes, trumpets, and drums. Repeated material and unison lines make this a

Also known as the "Theme from the Drew Yorke Show," this infectious hip-hop chart will be the hit of the year. The catchy hook will get everyone engaged right from the start! The many unison lines make

One of the signature tunes of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet and composed by Nat Adderley, this familiar jazz standard remains as popular today as when it first arrived in 1960. Arranged here in a solid

Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie "Guardians of the Galaxy." This very easy jazz version features

Featuring a light rock groove which alternates with stop-time sections, this tune by jazz master Wes Montgomery works great for younger bands. The chart opens with a duet of trumpet and tenor sax and

The Jonas Brothers are back on the charts, and here's a terrific easy chart on their recent hit featuring a driving up-tempo rock feel and catchy riffs. The flexible solo section features easy changes along

Written by the songwriting duo of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson and made famous by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, this chart features a nice mix of scoring from full ensemble tuttis to short section

From Stevie Wonder's landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, this smooth and tender hit has gone on to become a jazz standard performed and recorded by many artists. In a moderate swing style, this

Move 'n' Groove pays tribute to Lee Morgan's Sidewinder with its solid rock foundation alternating with half-time funk styles. Featuring a feel-good chord progression and biting horn

Blue Oyster Cult's iconic hit from the 1970s was immortalized in pop culture in the famous "More cowbell!" sketch on Saturday Night Live. This solid arrangement for young players will be quick to

Dynamo is pure excitement right off the top! Utilizing a half-time rock feel throughout with a Latin flavor at times, the melody is carried by a trumpet/trombone duo, then by the trumpet section.

Featuring a laid back groove, this half-time rock chart starts with a burn in the rhythm section and then gives the band a chance to build the excitement. After an authoritative bridge, the energy drops

Here's a great chart to introduce the funk style to developing jazz bands while keeping some complex harmonies in the mix to keep things exciting. After laying down the groove, the melody is stated by

This easy-level funk chart has a great groove and nice lower voice writing that adds to the excitement. Classic funk horn lines combine with a driving rhythmic pulse to create an instant classic. The

Check out this gospel rock chart for the youngest jazz groups that roars right out of the gate! Sure to be an audience and musician favorite, the features include powerful full ensemble scoring, completely

Ray Charles. Need we say more? Ranked tenth on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, this soulful anthem mixes rhumba, rhythm and blues styles for a chart your audience and your students will

With the rhythm section laying down the groove, this soulful hit from the group Kool and the Gang oozes funky goodness! This chart stays true to the original, featuring tasty rhythm section parts mixed in

From the exciting opening that really swings hard, this chart moves into a powerful blow section followed by a funk section featuring a written or improvised alto sax solo. The second half of the tune

Every young jazz band needs a great rock chart, and this dynamic original from Doug Beach and George Shutack will be a hit with young jazzers. With the flexible scoring, groups of any size can perform this

Strut is the low-end feature you've been waiting for! Feature your bass trombonist and/or your bari sax player in a funky James Brown groove a la Cold Sweat. The solos are notated with

With its great bass line, safe scoring for the entire ensemble, and some easy solo spots, this will be especially appealing to young jazz bands. It rocks right along at around 126 bpm, has nice dynamic

Pipeline Howl is a '60s surf rock original that takes us back to the time of the Beach Boys, Surfin' Surfaris and a host of hot '60s groups. Developing players will enjoy the driving rock

Here's Kris Berg's chicken chart for 2019! Slim Chickens is a melodic funk chart over a nice progression and it's accessible for developing groups with the lead trumpet range going to written G top

This infectious rock chart will be the hit of the year with your jazz band - the catchy hook will get everyone engaged right from the start! The multi-voice section after the solos sounds complex but is