There will be no question that your band has a funk side once they dig into this hip original. Filled with rhythmic vitality and the hippest melody, the groove on this one is in the pocket, and the dancing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Written as a sequel to his memorable Category 4, Jeff has left no stone unturned with this composition. "Driving 12/8 groove" is an understatement for this daring excursion into Afro-Cuban funk

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

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

You'll enjoy this original for developing groups. It's an easier funk tune and features melodic content without the usual double-time 16th-note figures. A solid introduction sets up a tuneful melody, and

From the brassy intro to the final flashy ending, this one is funk through and through. The main tune is presented in crunchy two-part horn writing with alto saxophone and trumpet leading the way. Think

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