Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

Take a strong R & B groove, add a fun-to-play melody with a catchy hook, stir in some solid ensemble writing, and you have the recipe for a rock chart that will be a hit with students and audiences

No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul

From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style! This arrangement for younger players features modest ranges and repetitive yet authentic-sounding

The funky groove starts right away and never lets up in this accessible rock chart for young jazz bands. Punchy lines coupled with colorful harmonies set this piece apart. The solos are for anyone with

Modal jazz has played a big role in the development of the art form, and this haunting straight-eighth groove chart with a mostly legato melody is the perfect introduction to this important style. Colorful

Hello! Your funk chart is ready for pick-up! A perfect vehicle for teaching 16th-note rhythms, Yonkers Is Calling has something for everyone. With a tempo around 100 bpm, it features

This tasty little rocker gives the entire ensemble an opportunity to shine! With a tempo set at 132 pm, the stop-time melodic theme creates interest and contrasts nicely with the all-out rock grooves. The

Beginning with a pulsating Afro rhythm that continues throughout the chart, Timbuktu is influenced by tribal rhythms and features an open solo section and a written trumpet solo.

Beginning with a pulsating Afro rhythm that continues throughout the chart, Timbuktu is influenced by tribal rhythms and features an open solo section and a written trumpet solo. Chords are written

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

Here's a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves along at around 145 bpm with the melody line played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable ensemble sections and hits,

Mike Story's chart on The Doors' rock classic is one that will please audiences and young players. In a medium rock style, it features a written piano solo, easy brass ranges, and easy

Polar Vortex by Victor Lopez is designed to guarantee young jazz ensemble success! With a haunting melody, it will capture the imagination with a jazz/rock, even eighth note style at a

This trendy George Shutack original features a funky rock groove that students will love to play over and over. Add to that a strong melody with solid ensemble voicings, and you have a chart that's ideal

Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains popular in today's culture thanks to sporting events, video games, TV and film. The features include a "shredding"

With its unmistakable bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit that young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged with moderate ranges, easy

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

Rock, rock and more rock! This straight ahead rocker is an interesting change of pace from the usual funk charts. The driving, repeated bass part is relatively easy to play and drummers can use their

This funky original is a great example of the 16-bar blues form, in a minor key! The bass part is simplified, the drum part is simplified, and the keyboard fills and solo are completely written or can

This modern fusion, flexible instrumentation combo chart features two solo sections with a written solo for trumpet 1 in the first section and a written solo for tenor sax in the second section. Chords are

This straight ahead jazz/rock chart has a very cool laid back feel. The bass part is simple and adds to the quality of the chart. The pianist carries the rhythm with a repeated pattern and needs to keep the

This one has a funky rock groove with a hip chord progression, yet it's very easy to play. It Is What It Is has plenty of unison harmony, no solos, easy ranges, and is very effective for the young

Sideways Walking Dog features a Latin/rock groove at around 180 bpm with very simple rhythms and a great melody line. Additional features include easy brass ranges, a written solo for tenor

This chart on Scarborough Fair looks at the familiar tune in a traditional, slow rock style. It contains written solos for trumpet 1 and tenor 1, both with energetic backgrounds, and a