Funky funkier funkiest. This Gordon Goodwin chart on the classic funk rock tune 'Play That Funky Music' is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone soloist from start to finish. This one demands a contemporary alto sax soloist with style and some altissimo chops too. Groove is essential for the rhythm section. If you have the rhythm section funk groove and the alto player this is IT! As recorded on 'The Phat Pack ' Gordon's newest CD.

Chaque band a besoin d?un tube funky à ajouter à son répertoire de festival ou de concert et Funkyman ! de Mark Taylor fera certainement l?affaire. La section rythmique au tempo modéré remue sans cesse alors que les cuivres et saxophones jouent des riffs et punchs puissants. Ceci est aussi une rare occasion pour votre guitariste de se lâcher dans un solo !

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Enjoy a little Beach Boys fun with this lively rock chart from John Berry. Scored to sound full with inexperienced and incomplete bands this one will sound great with very little rehearsal. No solos required.

With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody this original by Rick Stitzel will quickly become one of your bands favorites. Theres plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn and the solo section can beused to feature anysaxophone or even the entire section.

Here's the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this hot chart for jazz ensemble. The melody is skillfully passed around from section to section and solo options are provided for trumpet and tenor sax.

This 1975 tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits and described as funkadelic in style. This chart from Paul Murtha features the infectious bass line first stated by baritone sax and guitar and later joined by the rest of the ensemble on the funky riffs. The solo section on a one-chord vamp can easily be opened up but samples are provided for alto sax trumpet and trombone. Definitely a fun chart with attitude!

Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble – Grade 1-2This soulful and funky tune is built using a twisted sort of blues progression but is a great sounding groove for beginning bands. This will come together easily andbe fun to play.

Gordon Goodwin's 'Absoludicrous' is a totally hip and fun chart played at 120 BPM. The electric piano will sound great on the funky piano introduction. Written solos are provided for alto / bari, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. The lead trumpet range is up to written high C. Auxiliary percussion, flute, and vibes part provided. A hit for any show! (6:04) / Ensemble De Jazz

Similar to Lee Morgan's famous Sidewinder this tune is written in a moderate soul jazz vein. Mark's funky arrangement for 6 horns and rhythm section is sprinkled with stop time breaks and catchy riffs. A fun tune for soloing!