Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

The well-known 1940s standard has been revived in this grooving new shuffle funk version. Featuring tenor sax and trumpet solo sections, this arrangement slows things down and lets your jazz ensemble come

Here is a great arrangement of the well-known and loved television theme. Mike Tomaro's moderate swing version features a nice blend of scoring between the saxes, brass, and full ensemble in an appealing

From British progressive rock band Yes, this iconic moment in pop and rock history is scored neatly for big band with the option to feature either a vocalist or tenor sax soloist. Just like the original,

High Hopes is a pop/rock gem made famous by the group Panic! At the Disco. Solid ensemble-writing with no solos, a tempo of 138 bpm, and trumpet 1 range to written E top space all add up to make

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

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

Originally released by the Electric Light Orchestra in 1978, this rock hit has been thrust back into the limelight thanks to its inclusion on numerous movie soundtracks, notably the opening sequence of

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

Quirky and featuring a bit of a retro sound, this up-tempo theme is immediately recognizable to anyone in the gaming world. Solidly scored with plenty of drive and excitement, this will definitely add a

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

Hard to Handle is a funk classic originally recorded by Otis Redding back in the '60s and later covered by The Black Crowes. Playable by developing groups, Paul Murtha's chart has the fire and

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

In the movie "The Blues Brothers," Aretha Franklin stole the show with her classic performance of this soulful rocker. It begins with trombones and then features the entire ensemble in this hot chart for

The music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-crafted and entertaining production number that features I Heard It Through the

Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early 1980s, and recorded again by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's given a contemporary

Here's the classic Motown hit from 1964 and The Temptations in a great-sounding chart for young jazz ensembles. No solos are required, just skillful scoring for the entire band. Scored for standard jazz

This acclaimed hit from 1972 was the final #1 hit from The Temptations. With a haunting yet appealing minor groove, this chart offers interesting and fun parts for all sections of the band, plus it's

This 1963 funky classic has been covered by countless artists but is probably best remembered from Ray Charles' performance in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers." This chart is arranged here

The Who recorded their landmark rock opera "Tommy" in 1969, and from the album Pinball Wizard went on to become an enduring classic. This solid version for jazz ensemble gives each section a

Of the relatively few number of instrumental hits recorded by the group Chicago, Mongonucleosis recorded in 1974 remains a popular standout. This upbeat chart features a moderate rock groove, a

Although originally recorded by Eddie Floyd in 1966, Knock on Wood has remained popular thanks to covers by artists such as Otis Redding, David Bowie, and Eric Clapton. Featuring powerful and solid