Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

Lay down some serious attitude with funky, groovy goodness at your next concert! This original jam has a groove that will get heads bobbin' along with plenty of space for written or ad-lib solos for alto

This chart is an unapologetic throwback to 1960s-style stage band music performed by school bands of the day. Framed by an F blues progression, there is ample room for beginning soloists to stretch out and

Here is a new, inventive funk take on the jazz classic chart. Opening with a half-time funk swing, this arrangement has some great opportunities for solos, either written or improvised.... view details

This funky chart is great for the strong Bari Sax and Bass Trombone players. Let them lay down a solid groove and build your horns above. With great space for improvisation as well as a fun trombone soli,

This laid-back gospel-style rock tune starts with a duet between alto sax and trumpet before the rest of the band gets cranking. The solo section features space for written or improvised solos from alto sax

This funky soul classic from the great James Brown, known by audiences young and old, makes an exciting chart that will get your band "on the good foot"! The solo section features space for any instrument

This classic rock hit from the Allman Brothers makes a highly unique work that is laid-back and funky. This chart features improvised or written tenor sax and trumpet solos and then it goes into a rocking

Dynamo is pure excitement right off the top! Utilizing a half-time rock feel throughout with a Latin flavor at times, the melody is carried by a trumpet/trombone duo, then by the trumpet section.

Featuring a laid back groove, this half-time rock chart starts with a burn in the rhythm section and then gives the band a chance to build the excitement. After an authoritative bridge, the energy drops

Here's a great chart to introduce the funk style to developing jazz bands while keeping some complex harmonies in the mix to keep things exciting. After laying down the groove, the melody is stated by

Ray Charles. Need we say more? Ranked tenth on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, this soulful anthem mixes rhumba, rhythm and blues styles for a chart your audience and your students will

With the rhythm section laying down the groove, this soulful hit from the group Kool and the Gang oozes funky goodness! This chart stays true to the original, featuring tasty rhythm section parts mixed in

From the exciting opening that really swings hard, this chart moves into a powerful blow section followed by a funk section featuring a written or improvised alto sax solo. The second half of the tune

Here's a rock chart that fires on all cylinders and stays cool with a driving groove in the rhythm section. Additional features include a half-time groove and written or improvised solos for the

Jelly and Jam features some funky and bluesy riffs sandwiched between some driving rock grooves in the rhythm section. The open solo section features room to blow some funky ad lib blues over

This up-tempo Latin/rock chart is pure fun. The low voices start it out, followed by the melody statement in the saxes, punctuated by brass hits. Then the melody moves to the brass with a sax

Ralph Ford delivers a slammin' rock chart that's just right for developing jazz bands! Featuring playable grooves in the rhythm section and brass licks that pack a punch, this chart also

This funky rocker pays homage to the great Freddie Hubbard with a groove your rhythm section will really dig and simple but solid grooving lines in the horns. This chart is a lot of fun - the funky solo

Give your band this rockin' chart and they'll be flying high in no time! Bass trombone and bari sax players will really dig the unison lines, and the drummer has plenty of opportunities to get his

Your audience will go wild with this accessible solo feature for your drummer! This version of Wipe Out plays homage to the Surfaris' original with plenty of drum solos, but adds a modern-day sound

Randy Newman tunes are always fun and creative, and Joe Cocker made this one even more fun! This salty and rockin' blues tune makes a jazz ensemble arrangement that has plenty of big hits and

This straight-ahead jazz rocker stays extremely playable while delivering lots of fun for the band. At around 140 bpm, the melody is first stated by a funky written tenor sax solo which is later

James Brown had many great hits, and this one translates into a funky jazz band chart that's sure to be a favorite. Set at around 116 bpm, it exudes all the soul and funk of the Godfather of Soul

Blame It on the Disco begins with a slow rubato introduction, then breaks into a very hip funk style featuring a relaxed groove at around 108 bpm. The improvised solo section features alto