This blues composition recorded on the Consummation album in 1970 will give players a chance to experience performing in 5/4 meter. Lots of unison voicings give jazz bands a powerful sound in this

This swing/shuffle tune is slightly easier than Thad's original in D flat. The brass ranges are lower with the lead trumpet going to a written B flat with optional high C. The difficult sax soli in the

If you're looking for a modern, very swinging blues chart your ensemble can handle, Chris Scarnato has nailed one for you. This chart is modern Basie-style big-band jazz in the friendly key of B-flat

Here is the very playable 5/4 chart you've been looking for. With its easy laid-back tempo, bluesy feel, great melody and hard-hitting backgrounds, it will keep everyone engaged! There are written or

This industrial strength funk chart is fun to play and audiences will dig it too! The groove is set by bari sax, bass trombone, and bass, and from there you can just Funketabout It! Suggested solos

Joe Schaefer has a real handle on the modern funk/rock groove, and his Funkmania is sure to please. The great sax writing keeps the piece growing after the melody is stated, setting up the

Don't miss this moderate tempo funk/rock chart with plenty of unison and ensemble writing to make your band sound great. The open solo section is based on two chords in the friendly key of B-flat with

If you're looking for something with a whole different feel and sound, look no further! This reggae-style chart will be a great crowd-pleaser, and the band will enjoy playing it. The solo section is

Hot and energetic, Hopscotch is a funk/hip-hop original with swing eighth notes. The solos can be opened up, and a suggested solo and chord changes are included in the alto 1 part. The solo

Here's a straight-ahead rock original that's full of energy and drive! With solid ensemble writing and kickin' backgrounds behind the soloists, it shouts! The optional open solo section is over only

This great Carl Strommen original is a slow funk chart with a double-time feel at around 92 bpm. With tons of attitude, it features lots of dialogue between the saxes and brass, powerful ensembles, and

Erik Sherburne has crafted a "determined rock" chart played at 132 bpm with lots of call-and-response writing and limited brass ranges. Including plenty of unison lines and interesting rhythms,

Andy Farber's Shag Bag is an exceptional rock chart featuring a very funky groove that jazz bands will enjoy rehearsing and performing. Included are solo sections for alto sax and trumpet that can