SKU: KN.52590S
Recorded the Bob Mintzer Big Band on their DMP album Spectrum, this crowd-pleasing chart in the great Basie tradition shines the solo spotlight on piano, with optional solo changes also provided for tenor sax and trumpet. Together with lots of solid ensemble work, it's a big winner in anyone's book! Duration 5:45.
SKU: KN.41844S
UPC: 822795418446.
Every program needs a great funk chart and this very easy chart will get a five star rating from both the band and the crowd. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:04.
SKU: KN.42885S
UPC: 822795428858.
Bring the holidays on with this medley of Christmas classics in a half-time funk style. The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisle! Great tunes, solid voicings and space for your soloists (written or ad lib) all add up to a medley that will be the hit of your holiday program.
SKU: KN.KEN10004S
UPC: 822795100044.
Liven up your next concert with this funky number! Featuring interesting and challenging parts for everyone, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This is a great grade 4 piece for working on syncopated rhythms, short crisp bow strokes, and playing in the key of G minor. Some shifting is required in the 1st Violin, cello, and bass parts. Optional parts for piano and drum set are included, and a MP3 of the rhythm section parts may be downloaded here to use in rehearsals or performance. Each set includes three copies of the 3rd Violin/Viola T.C.. Duration 4:10. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.52810S
Originally written for the Buddy Rich Band and later recorded by Bob's own big band on their Incredible Journey album, this tune with an irresistible funk groove features energetic writing for all and lots of solo room for lead tenor sax. Playing in good time and with careful attention to articulations will pay big dividends at concerts and festivals. Duration 4:20.
SKU: KN.41845S
UPC: 822795418453.
This great funk original at the very easy level will kick your next funktion (or concert) into high gear. Plenty of fun playing for both the rhythm section and the wind sections. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band. Written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 5:16. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.41847S
UPC: 822795418477.
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 work guarantees that everyone gets in on the action. This very easy level chart contains an open solo section that can be played as written or ad lib. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:08.
SKU: KN.61225S
UPC: 822795612257.
In the spirit of Frank Mantooth and Ashley Alexander, this funk chart provides each section of the band with exciting and distinctive roles that come together and meld into a funky, backbeat groove with a nod to the jazz-rock fusion era. Written for advancing groups, it includes a written or ad lib saxophone solo, an optional vibes part, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 5:10. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: CL.SCM-1147-01
This industrial-strength funk/rock chart is fun to play, and audiences will love it also! The groove gets set with bari, bass bone, and bass, and from there you can just Funketabout It! Suggested solos are written out, or students can improvise on the chord changes. Don’t miss this one!
SKU: CL.SCM-1015-01
Funk style blues in C concert. Written in a Thaddian style, this original tune features creative ensemble writing and sounds more difficult than it is to play. Funky groove.
SKU: CF.CPS187F
ISBN 9781491142875. UPC: 680160900374.
Compo ser Kevin Mixon had a huge hit with his piece Junk Funk, and now he takes it to the next level with Junk Funk Shuffle. This piece features plastic cans and buckets used by street performers in large cities. This is a more challenging piece compared to Junk Funk and is a quasi hip-hop shuffle that cooks from start to finish.
SKU: CF.WBS2F
ISBN 9780825872648. UPC: 798408072643. 9 X 14 inches.
New York City-based composer Paul Richards works with diverse musical genres, and this is reflected in Medium Funk Prelude, a brief dance in which a small group of figures are transformed and tossed about in the ensemble. Its title was in fact inspired by tempo markings in a jazz fake book. An unconventional yet challenging and exciting work for the advanced high school or university ensemble.
SKU: ZB.ZE-4090
ISBN 9783940745385.
Sacr ed Funk Music and Jazz for Choir (SAM) and Instruments (p + dr, b, g ad lib.) in three psalm movements by Christoph Schoepsdau. A special, English-language, 17-minute highlight for worship or concerts!
SKU: CL.SCM-1033-01
Real Funky and not too difficult. Short shout chorus and short rehearsal time.
SKU: CL.SCM-1017-01
High energy, happy Funky/Hip Hop that sounds much harder that the written parts. Simple, contemporary changes make solos a breeze.
SKU: CL.SCM-1045-01
Funk Rock groove.
SKU: KN.03400S
UPC: 822795034004.
As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, a recurring melodic motif, driving funk groove, and fully-voiced harmonic landscape give this chart real substance and audience appeal. Solos are assigned to alto and tenor sax, and paying very careful attention to articulations throughout will yield best results. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 9:20.
SKU: KN.KEN60039S
UPC: 822795600391.
This accessible original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the back and forth feeling in the rhythm section parts. Although loaded with great learning material, the piece is simply fun to play and will leave bands and audiences whistling the melody. The piano and bass parts are fully notated with chord symbols provided. The solo section features written or ad-lib solos for any player using the solo sheets provided. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 4:30.
SKU: KN.62751S
UPC: 822795627510.
Commi ssioned by the Prescott (AZ) High School Jazz Ensemble directed by Dan Bradstreet, this Fred Sturm original is everything we've come to expect from this talented jazz composer. Set in a half-time funk shuffle style, the operative words here are rhythmic groove. The rhythm section parts are fully notated and the trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, and piano soloists will feel right at home playing over the 24-bar blues form. Duration 5:30.
SKU: CF.WBS2L
ISBN 9780825871849. UPC: 798408071844. 11x17 inches.
This large full score (11 x 17') is available for this entry in our Wind Band Select series at normal discount. Paul Richards, composition teacher at the University of Florida, works with diverse musical genres, and this is reflected in Medium Funk Prelude, a brief dance in which a small group of figures are transformed and tossed about in the ensemble. Its title was in fact inspired by tempo markings in a jazz fake book. An unconventional yet challenging and exciting work for the advanced high school or university ensemble.
