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I Saw Three Ships—arr. Ryan Fraley.
Understated, straight-ahead swing a la Dave
Brubeck meets traditional English Christmas
carol. There's mostly full-ensemble playing with
a brief, written trumpet solo, cued for trombone.
Features drums played with brushes and optional
bells. The brass create some great color with
muted playing. The top trumpet note is G5. A
charming addition to your holiday library.
11347653 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
It Came a Samba Midnight Clear—Edmund
Sears/arr. Chris Sharp. The beloved carol is
recast as an infectious samba. The chart boasts
some great saxophone section writing and
ensemble playing that will make this a tune to
remember. A solo for tenor sax can be played
as written or improvised. This is a good selection
for developing medium-level groups - a perfect
change of pace for your holiday programming!
11202337 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
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It's the Holiday Season—Kay Thompson/arr.
Roger Holmes. Here's an appealing and well-
known holiday standard set in a medium swing
style. It features classic tutti big band figures
and will be quick to assemble during the hectic
Christmas season. This contemporary Christmas
tune is perfect for any holiday occasion!
10052580 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 27 (Christmas)—arr.
Frank Mantooth. Four terrific holiday favorites
for jazz combo including: Frosty The Snowman;
Silver Bells; Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
and I'll Be Home for Christmas. Flexibly scored
for three-plus horns and rhythm section, parts
are included for Bb, Eb, and C instruments plus
piano, guitar, bass and drums. Great change-of-
pace programming! Audio tracks are available
online from the publisher.
2328458 Combo with Online Audio Access
(3-Plus Horns &
Rhythm Section) . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jazz Combo Pak No. 47 (A Charlie Brown
Christmas)—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Mark Taylor.
Developing jazz players will have great fun
rehearsing and performing these Christmas
favorites from the immensely popular TV special.
The four complete songs include: Linus and Lucy;
Christmas Time Is Here; What Child Is This?
and Christmas Is Coming. Arranged for three
horns with flexible instrumentation and rhythm
section, parts are included for B-flat, E-flat,
and C instruments, and piano, guitar, bass and
drums. Audio tracks are available online from the
publisher. Highly recommended!
10909042 Combo with Online Audio Access
(3-Plus Horns &
Rhythm Section) . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen—arr. Larry Neeck.
Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen presents a hip and
swinging version of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
that really cooks! A powerful full-ensemble intro
sets the table for the soli trombone statement of
the tune which is punctuated by colorful brass
riffs and unison sax lines. Next, a catchy low tom
drum riff builds to the solos where changes are
modest, with suggested solos included. A hard-
hitting restatement of the theme then builds to
a powerful conclusion. Playable with optional
reduced instrumentation. Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen
will be the hit of your holiday concert!
11002303 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Joy to the World—arr. Blair Bielawski. The Neal Hefti
composition Cute set the standard for soft and
sophisticated ensemble work in the winds with the
drummer playing soloistic fills using brushes. This
arrangement of Joy to the World uses that style in
a clever way to highlight the ensemble and give
your drummer a chance to show off their brush
technique. The chart is very playable and serves
as a super introduction to the lighter side of swing.
11318288 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Mary Did You Know?—arr. Rich Sigler. This
extremely popular, contemporary Christmas
standard has been set here for developing jazz
ensembles as a beautiful rock ballad to be played
around 98 bpm. The opening melody is written to
feature a tenor saxophonist on this tender ballad.
The lead trumpet range is to written F top line
and optional parts are included for flute, clarinet
and vibes. A very sweet and appropriate chart for
the holiday season, this will be the centerpiece of
your holiday or winter concert!
10869806 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year—arr.
Paul Murtha. Composed in 1963 and initially
recorded by Andy Williams, this holiday favorite
has remained immensely popular through the
years and has been recorded by countless
artists. Treated here in a light jazz waltz style,
this chart for developing players adds a nice
festive touch to any holiday or winter concert.
Highly recommended!
10523758 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
O Little Town of Bethlehem—arr. Jim
Mahaffey. Starting out with an eloquent brass
chorale, this tender arrangement of the holiday
standard features some nice moments including
a climactic lead trumpet soaring above the
band. There are short written solos on the
melody for the trumpet and alto sax paired
with some nice dynamic writing. This is a great
treatment of a holiday classic that is original
and effective.
11202585 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
VOCAL SOLO
FEATURES
with JAZZ BAND
for Holiday Concerts
Audiences will be thrilled when you feature your vocalist
or a guest artist with your jazz band!
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
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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
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
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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
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
