Funk and its infectious style, remains a popular part of the music we listen to today. Timeless recordings from such artists as James Brown, The Commodores, Stevie Wonder, The Meters, The Crusaders, Brecker Brothers, The Average White Band, Sly

Who wouldn't enjoy playing one of the wind instruments in the music of Earth Wind & Fire (Phoenix Horns) Tower Of Power Kool & the Gang Blood Sweat & Tears Michael Jackson (Jerry Hey Bill Reichenbach) or James Brown (Horny Horns)? This volume introduces the player to cutting-edge Funk & Soul Power wind accompaniments and really makes the six pieces in this edition take off!That's not all though. You can also take over the role of the soloist if you like leading the wind band accompanied by the funky rhythm section and improvising over simple harmonies. This book will show you how to do it too. Includes a bonus track for practising the right style of funky phrasing.Getthe funk!

An easy way to improvise with 10 great tunes-This tune book by Ed Harlow contains cool grooves for beginners. The beat is provided by The Boston Horns band and the melody and accompanying grooves are set in easy arrangements and can be played by up to 3 players of the same instrument. This allows Easy Funk Play-Along to be used for individual practising or for (group) lessons. The solo passages are based around the pentatonic scale and particularly suitable for the first steps into improvisation. Each song comes with an alternative 'funky' solo song which can be practised with the play-along track.