Jazz/Rock and Funk Jazz Ensemble Charts

Groove Walk requires minimal rehearsal time, and sounds great. With its gospel-infused melodic and harmonic structure, it's accessible and offers a mature sound for developing bands. The open

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

The trumpets start off this poppin' funk chart that's played anywhere from 144 to 152 bpm. With solid parts for all sections, Soulful Swagger stays true to the medium funky

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

Here's a "medium bouncy funky" groove chart with great lines and really hot rhythm section parts! The funky call-and-response sections in the winds keep this chart driving forward and fun to play.

With a nice groove and a catchy theme, Chromatically Yours is a relaxed, minor blues rock chart full of chromatic lines and fills that will help students to practice the art of

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

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

There's lots of funky fun in this cool chart that starts out featuring a combo of alto sax, bari sax, trumpet, guitar and trombone before the whole ensemble gets in on the action. The solo section is

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