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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium to advanced
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Rich
DeRosa. As arranged for the WDR Big Band,
Rich DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional
Christmas carol Hark, the Herald Angels Sing is a
light, happy, easy-swinging chart that is playable
by almost any band. Modest brass ranges, a laid-
back tempo, moderate rhythms and solo space
for trumpet make this a great chart to feature on
any holiday concert.
10759918 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
Holly and Ivy—arr. Ryan Fraley. With a fun and
lively New Orleans second line treatment, this
setting of the traditional The Holly and the Ivy
takes the familiar melody and transforms it into a
great chart for holiday concerts. Solos are built in
for trumpet and guitar, or optional trombone, with
transcriptions of the recorded solos provided. The
top trumpet note is G. Something unique and fun
for Christmas and winter concerts!
10994266 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
H Hot Chocolate—Ballard & Silvestri/arr. John
Berry. Here is an up-tempo and entertaining swing
chart from the hit movie "The Polar Express."
Including crisp ensemble writing with a sprinkling
of band vocals, this is a great addition to a holiday
concert, or for any time of the year!
2481655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
It Swings Upon a Midnight Clear—arr. Larry
Neeck. This breezy, swinging arrangement in 3/4
meter, of the classic carol It Came Upon a Midnight
Clear will be a hit on any Christmas or winter
concert! The melodies are nicely stated over colorful
unison lines and some punchy brass support. The
change-of-pace middle section is established by
the insistent tom-tom rhythm (a la Krupa), while
the band builds up the riffs to a powerful climax.
Included suggested solos along with modest solo
changes will encourage students to give improvising
a try. It's also playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. This very appealing holiday chart is
perfect for that jazz moment in your holiday concert!
10882822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Jingle Bells—arr. Sammy Nestico. Sammy
Nestico, one of the most important figures in the
evolution of the big band sound, has arranged
this holiday classic for the Count Basie Orchestra
recording A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas. This
great swing chart exemplifies the timeless Basie/
Nestico tradition and is a must-have for any holiday
performance or gig. Additionally, improvised solo
space is provided for trumpet 2. This is one you
won't want to miss!
10682765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Jingle Freakin' Bells—Matthew Montgomery.
Buckle your seat belts! This is a high-octane, punk-
rock rendition of a Christmas classic. Your guitar
player can bring out all his pedals and your tenor
sax soloist can go crazy. Jingle Bells is the featured
melody, but see if you can find all the other hidden
gems in Jingle Freakin' Bells.
11202973 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
Joy to the World—arr. Rich DeRosa. Rich DeRosa
once again provides us with his clever take on one
of the most popular Christmas carols, Joy to the
World. As arranged for the WDR Big Band, DeRosa
sets this traditional tune in a zydeco feel that
provides an entertaining journey from beginning to
end. Focusing entirely on the ensemble, there is no
improvisation in this chart. Rather, DeRosa builds
and builds the ensemble through creative rhythms,
harmonies, key changes, and grooves. This will be
an absolute crowd favorite!
10759932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
A Kenton Christmas Revisited—arr. Bob
Curnow. The brilliant arrangements done for the
Stan Kenton Orchestra by Ralph Charmichael
have been adapted into a medley of fresh,
modern versions containing Angels We Have
Heard on High; The Holly and the Ivy; O
Tannenbaum and Good King Wenceslas. He then
arranged these wonderful carols for standard
big band instrumentation (five saxophones, four
trumpets, four trombones, piano, guitar, bass and
drums). 5-4-4-4
11202775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
HOLIDAY FAVORITES
for VOCAL SOLO
with JAZZ ENSEMBLE
These wonderful Christmas tunes, all done up to feature a vocal
soloist, will provide special moments in Christmas or winter concerts!
All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this familiar tune has
become a perennial holiday favorite. Arranged here as a
vocal or tenor sax solo feature with big band, the opening
rubato section is followed by a medium tempo shuffle
groove. Sure to liven up any holiday or winter concert, this
is highly recommended! Vocal Key: F
10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
H Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/
arr. Paul Murtha. Perhaps no popular Christmas standard
has the instant recognition than that of Frank Loesser's
Baby, It's Cold Outside! Often performed as a vocal duet
for a girl and guy, this versatile arrangement will also work
as a vocal solo with tenor sax playing the guy's vocal
part. In addition, optional parts are included allowing the
duet to be performed using flugelhorn and tenor sax. This
familiar classic is sure to be a hit for holiday or winter
performances. Vocal key of C. Highly recommended!
10522926 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(Vocal & Tenor Sax Duet or Flugelhorn
& Tenor Sax Duet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
H Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/
arr. Roger Holmes. Vince Guaraldi's touching ballad from
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" will feel as familiar as an
old friend. This feature for vocal soloist makes a simply
wonderful addition to your holiday concert! Vocal in C.
2470804 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
H
Everybody's Waitin' for the Man with the Bag—
arr. Rick Stitzel. Composed in the '50s, this entertaining
holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Starr, and
more recently by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist
and big band, this is a dynamic and swingin' addition to
any holiday performance! Vocal in A-flat.
10283028 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
arr. Dave Wolpe. This sentimental Christmas favorite
will never go out of style, and Dave Wolpe's satisfying
arrangement is a great way to feature your vocalist during
the holidays. Vocal in G.
2188910 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Jingle Bells—arr. John Clayton. Adapted from the chart
he did for Diana Krall, and recorded with the Clayton-
Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on her Christmas Songs CD,
here is John Clayton's joyous, uptempo swing chart on
this holiday favorite. These jinglin' bells never sounded
so good! Now includes complimentary Smack Dab in the
Middle CD. Vocal keys: B-flat, B and C.
10052515 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—
Jule Styne/arr. Roger Holmes. With the vocal part in
the key of Db and modualting to the key of Eb, this great
holiday standard works super in a swing feel and is a
perfect choice for your holiday concert!
2249704 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
H
Santa Baby—arr. Roger Holmes. Originally recorded
by Eartha Kitt in the 1950s, this clever and cute holiday
favorite has also been recorded by a wide variety of
artists in addition to being featured in the movie "Elf." This
medium swing arrangement is a natural for vocal solo
with jazz band and is sure to be a highlight of any holiday
concert. Highly recommended! Vocal in E-flat.
10317251 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town—Coots & Gillespie/
arr. Dave Wolpe. You'd better watch out, because Dave
Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of this holiday favorite
really brings Santa to town! This one features the vocalist
in a special way and includes a tenor sax part which can
be substituted for the vocal part. Vocal in G.
2227478 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
Silver Bells—arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by countless
jazz artists through the years, this holiday classic is
arranged here in a medium tempo swing style. It features
your vocalist or tenor sax soloist and will sound great with
limited rehearsal time. A guaranteed holiday concert crowd
pleaser! Vocal Key: F
10908986 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
H White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Holmes.
You can't go wrong with one of the best holiday songs
ever written! Roger's chart will bring out the best in any
vocalist, and will bring out the smiles in any audience!
Vocal in Bb.
2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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Christmas & Holiday
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Buy jazz charts that work! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
(Not So) Silent Night—
arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
11000464 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Tis the Season to Be Funky—
arr. Doug Beach & George Shutack.
10999964 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
God Rest Ye Mambo, Gentlemen—
arr. Greg Moody.
10999371 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
It Swings Upon a Midnight Clear—
arr. Larry Neeck.
10882822 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Hot Chocolate (from The Polar Express)—
Ballard & Silvestri/arr. John Berry.
2481655 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
The Christmas Song
(Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)—
Torme & Wells/arr. Mark Taylor.
10617888 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Comfort and Joy—arr. Rick Hirsch.
10452118 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Joy to the World—arr. Rich DeRosa.
10759932 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
Deck the Halls with Jingle Bells—
arr. Rich DeRosa.
10999310 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Deck the Halls with All Sorts of Funky—
arr. Erik Sherburne.
10882824 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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