Get down and get funky! Lots of punchy brass and a hip, modern rhythm section groove are two of the components that make this funk-rock chart a winner. There is a suggested written solo for guitar with the
One of the most famous and beautiful beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to this hip funk tune, it is easy to envision the clear blue water and white sand stretching for miles. Written solos for
A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody. The driving funk groove is coupled with a rich chord progression to give this chart plenty of audience appeal. You'll love this great, easy original.
Bring the funk to your group with this groovy chart. They can't help but move as they play this tune and let each section feel the music. You don't want to miss this one!
A driving hip-hop groove, great ensemble writing, and plenty of space for solos all combine to create a chart that will be a favorite of both the band and the audience. Standard instrumentation; this chart
Every program needs a great funk chart, and this original will kick your next "funktion" into high gear. There is plenty of great playing for both the rhythm and the wind sections. Flexible scoring will
You're going to love this original tune. A solid, infectious 3/4 funk groove is coupled with a modern-sounding chord progression to give this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Solos are offered for
Bug Juice is a groovy, hip-hop inspired chart that will give your best trumpet, tenor sax and trombone a great opportunity for showcasing! It also features a cool breakdown section with a nod to
Big Mouth kicks at the beginning and never lets up! If you like Jeff's Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Mohave Breakdown, then you've got to check this one out! Written
Every program needs a change-of-pace chart, and this pop/hip-hop/fusion chart is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a contemporary sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing
Every program needs a great funk chart and this accessible original will get a five star rating from both the band and the crowd. Solid ensemble scoring, written or improvised solos for any player, and a
Big Time is a great funk chart with a hot melody that's fused with a swinging bass line and a half-time, hip hop groove. It includes a fun saxophone soli, written or ad lib solos for tenor and
Gears combines old school funk and modal rock, along with a bit of blues-tinged melody. The solo section is written out, and solo sheets in all keys with scales to assist young players with
This driving funk chart exposes young musicians to the harmonies of the jazz classic Killer Joe combined with the groove of the Herbie Hancock classic Chameleon. Plenty of full ensemble
Matt Harris' funky rock tune includes conservative ranges, fully notated rhythm section parts, and repetitive rhythms, making it playable by advancing groups through professionals. The piano has a solo
This exciting chart has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to engage your jazz ensemble and its audiences with its relentless intensity, but without excessive brass ranges with the trumpets going to
Be Cool is a funky rocker with an infectious groove, hip voicings and a strong melody! The bari sax and lower voices set the style and groove at around 132 bpm leading to the nicely voiced melody
In the spirit of Frank Mantooth and Ashley Alexander, this funk chart provides each section of the band with exciting and distinctive roles that come together and meld into a funky, backbeat groove with a
Here's a hot, medium-tempo funk chart that contrasts funky, swing 16th rhythmic figures with smooth legato brass lines. The solo space is open with the ensemble cookin' and poppin' behind the
This cookin' chart is tuneful, funky and is set in a half-time feel. A written or improvised solo is provided for alto saxophone with the accessible chord progression allowing the improviser
Reminiscent of Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan songs of the 1980s, this tuneful original utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. The chart can be played by as few as
Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis composed this tuneful funk chart entitled Backdraft. This medium-level chart has all the characteristics of Jarvis' best-selling funk charts such as
Reminiscent of the music of Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini in the 1960s, this catchy boogaloo for advancing groups is a fun-loving fusion of Brazilian, Afro/Cuban and American funk influences. The easy solo