Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis composed this tuneful funk chart entitled Backdraft. This medium-level chart has all the characteristics of Jarvis' best-selling funk charts such as

Here's a hot, medium-tempo funk chart that contrasts funky, swing 16th rhythmic figures with smooth legato brass lines. The solo space is open with the ensemble cookin' and poppin' behind the

This exciting chart has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to engage your jazz ensemble and its audiences with its relentless intensity, but without excessive brass ranges with the trumpets going to

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

Just Before the Dawn has a straight-eighth groove and relaxed tempo in the vein of the great recordings from the ECM record label. Great ensemble writing, varied meters, floating sectional

Mike Tomaro pays tribute to the wonderful style of music created by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays in the 1980's and 90's (notice the wordplay in the title). With a driving groove and a melody that is both

Want a great chart to feature an accomplished tenor sax soloist?  Native Sons opens with extended tenor sax cadenzas, then the rhythm section sets the straight-eighth groove, as the

Salsa Rico is fast and hot right off the top! The saxes take the lead with brass answers and the excitement continues to build. Effective salsa rhythms are utilized and the brass ranges are

This funky rock classic is from the Thad Jones library, and it's Thad at his best...full of great energy and flawless orchestration!