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

This attractive and moderately paced original for young players features a tuneful melody in a cha-cha style. Scored with plenty of variety and textures, there is also a short solo for tenor sax. The rhythm

Inspired by the recording by jazz singer Randy Crawford, this version of the marvelous tune features a smooth rock style and a sultry, singable melody. Scored for vocal soloist, this classy chart also

If you're looking for a change of pace, here's a silky smooth mambo in a modest tempo that creates a mysterious and captivating mood. The sassy lines in the saxes are complemented by punches from the brass,

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.