Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

Knockout knocks it out of the park with a driving rock style! The ranges are within reach of younger brass players and there is a written or improvised solo for tenor sax. With its flexible

Erik Sherburne knocks it out of the park with this driving rock chart! The brass ranges are well within the reach of younger players and there is a written or improvised solo for tenor sax.

As the deep water swamp theme suggests, it's a great tool for developing low registers in younger players. The straight eighth-note rock style requires no triplet interpretation, so developing groups can

Pipeline Howl is a '60s surf rock original that takes us back to the time of the Beach Boys, Surfin' Surfaris and a host of hot '60s groups. Developing players will enjoy the driving rock

Around the Bend, with its solid rock feel coupled with blues changes, will make younger players feel comfortable and right at home. With the rhythm section and bari sax setting the groove, it

Written for younger jazz bands, this fun, Latin/rock chart includes a funky bass line, a catchy melody, and an exciting ensemble chorus. The solo section is playable by any instrument, with solo sheets

Here's the classic Motown hit from 1964 and The Temptations in a great-sounding chart for young jazz ensembles. No solos are required, just skillful scoring for the entire band. Scored for standard jazz

This acclaimed hit from 1972 was the final #1 hit from The Temptations. With a haunting yet appealing minor groove, this chart offers interesting and fun parts for all sections of the band, plus it's

The party starts here with this driving rock tune that features bluesy syncopated lines! It's a perfect opener or closer. The open solo section has solos for anyone with the included scale

This chart offers a cool and funky groove for young jazz players with its catchy melody and solo opportunities for trumpet, trombone or saxophones. The solos can be played as written or

The Four Note Boogaloo is a fun chart for a grooving rhythm section with a melody featuring a small jazz combo horn section of alto sax, tenor sax and trombone in the "A" section. There's also

Back Road is a bluesy, slow rocker that will have younger jazz bands begging to play it. It grooves along at about 80 bpm and features call and response melodies between the saxes and brass

This infectious pop and funk hit from 1968 was originally recorded by Sly and the Family Stone. Paul Murtha's version for young players features a fun groove and active parts in all sections. The solo

Featuring one of the most powerful riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard-hitting version for younger players. No solos are required and the melody

This tune is an excellent example of classic R&B funk from the influential '60s band Booker T. & the MGs. With its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this tune never grows old. The solo

Here's a young jazz band chart that starts strong and keeps right on going! Groovy lines and funky grooves make this a must-have. Additional features include moderate ranges, notated rhythm

Your middle school or high school jazz ensemble will love playing this jazz-rock chart! Simple syncopations and a hummable melody make it an exciting concert opener or closer. The solo section only requires

You guessed it, Alligator Boogaloo  is a funky rock chart with a boogaloo groove played around 136 bpm. It's a simple blues with a great melody introduced by alto and trumpet. Written solos

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

This familiar Motown hit features an unmistakable style and sound that has remained popular for five decades! Recorded by a number of artists, the version by Marvin Gaye is considered an R&B classic.

In the height of the disco era, this tune recorded by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B pop charts in 1979. Here is a great-sounding and funky version for younger players. There are no

Originally recorded in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed by Sonny Henry helped boost the success of Santana and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This solid arrangement for younger

Lab Report begins with a driving rock beat that transitions to swing and then back again and continues to alternate throughout. A unison horn soli teaches phrasing and articulation while

Change up the feel on your next program with this hip, pop/rock style chart that features a catchy melody and contemporary harmonies. The groove, at about 104 bpm, catches right off the top and the