Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

Heavy metal for big band! Guitar is the featured solo instrument in this very cool chart, so if you, the band and your drummer dig a rock vehicle to wake everyone up, this is it. The lead trumpet range is

Check out this hip-hop setting by Paul Baker on the famous TV theme. Unique, but very appealing, it's loaded with wonderful writing, great development, written or improvised solos for trumpet, tenor

At around 146 bpm, this beautiful, mellow chart in an even eighth-note ECM style features diatonic melodies over lush chord voicings. The tenor and piano solos can be played as written or improvised.

Originally recorded by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, here's a classic jazz tune that works great for younger ensembles. Arranged here in an attractive shuffle funk style, there's nice balance between a

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. This chart beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the

Recorded by Weather Report on their landmark album Heavy Weather in 1977, Havona epitomizes the high-energy jazz fusion style of Jaco Pastorius. This version for little big band is a real showpiece

Dawg House is a powerful funk chart with a funky triplet feel set at about 98 bpm. Opening with a brief guitar introduction, it features great writing for all sections and solid tutti

With a nod to the great Horace Silver, Pete McGuinness has captured a funky boogaloo groove that is reminiscent of this jazz master's works from the 1960s. This classic chart has a touch of R&B

Rockamania is a driving contemporary rock composition with a bold introduction and ending that keeps the excitement high throughout! Additional features include a nice melody for this style, an

Here's an original funk/rock tune that delivers some serious attitude! With a kickin' bass line doubled in the bass trombone and bari sax, this gets funky at the top and just never stops. The solo

This straight-eighth fusion chart combines rock and Latin styles effectively, creating a fresh and modern approach for developing groups. The written or improvised solos are for alto sax and piano after the

A gem of a chart, here's Freddie Hubbard's Red Clay arranged for developing jazz bands. Characteristically, it's a straight-eighths groove at 132 bpm with written or ad lib solos for

The "chicken" series continues with this outstanding funk chart by Kris Berg. With the chicken-flavored title, this is just plain funky. The laid-back tempo is around 100 bpm; the solo space is for tenor

Just like the title, this funk/rock chart on the Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars megahit is loaded with powerful energy! The tempo is around 112 bpm, there's a written alto sax solo provided, and it goes all

Here's an extremely well-conceived rock original that gets right on down and cooks! Just 'Cuz is played at around 132 bpm with the trumpet 1 range to written G on top of the staff. The solos are

Here's the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this exciting chart for jazz ensembles. The melody is skillfully passed

Here is one of the signature hits from the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown in a funky medium tempo well-scored chart! The saxes take the lead while the brass deliver all the tight horn riffs. The drummer

From the Trombone Shorty CD Backatown, this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel along with elements of contemporary rock. There's written or improvised solo space

Drive the Bus is an exciting rock chart that your students will groove on! There's lots of space for your drummer to shine without having to play an extended open solo. The tempo locks in and

Boris and Natasha is an inspired rock shuffle for jazz ensembles. The melody is supported by sophisticated, yet accessible harmonies and an infectious groove. A switch to swing for the chorus is

Mike Tomaro makes sure that every section gets into the act in this uplifting chart on the megahit by Pharrell Williams. The breakdown section features clapping by the band members while the trombones carry