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This Christmas—Donny Hathaway/arr. John
Berry. Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970
and covered countless times since then, this
appealing and enduring pop hit features a funky,
upbeat rock style and is very approachable by
developing groups. This solid arrangement gives
all the sections an opportunity with the melody
and includes a suggested or improvised solo for
alto sax. Great change of pace programming for
the holidays!
10033694 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Wassail Song—arr. Ryan Fraley. The jaunty
traditional melody appears briefly in its original
6/8 time before you're off on full ensemble,
straight-ahead swing. A brief sax soli and some
short drum set interjections take the role of
soloist. Nothing but holiday cheer from end to
end. If you're looking for a unique adaptation, try
this one out!
11207408 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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We Three Kings—John Henry Hopkins Jr./
arr. Debra Stempien & Greg Turner. This 5/4
presentation of a Christmas classic is arranged
in the style of Dave Brubeck's Take Five. Modern
jazz harmonies throughout are built on both
open fourths and traditional thirds with upper
extensions. Students will have the opportunity
to study standard jazz articulations, rhythms,
and chord voicings. The solo section includes a
suggested written solo, with Dorian key centers
notated for improvisers.
11348694 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
We Wish You a Merry Christmas—arr. Blair
Bielawski. Using a light and breezy calypso vibe,
this arrangement will be as much fun to play as
it is to hear. There are several interesting melodic
and harmonic twists that will keep everyone on
their toes, but it is very accessible and should
require a minimum of rehearsal time. This flexible
arrangement is adaptable and will work with a
wide variety of wind configurations.
11318286 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
We Wish You A Merry Christmas—arr. Tim
Waters. This driving Latin rock version of the
Christmas classic makes the perfect ending to
your holiday concert. The solo section features
space for ad-lib solos for trumpet, alto sax or
tenor sax before the entire band returns to rock
the melody hard until the end.
11202591 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Winter Wonderland—arr. Victor Lopez. A
wonderful chart for jazz ensemble performances
during the Christmas season! This holiday favorite
begins with a swing introduction and settles in as
a Latin bossa at about 134 bpm. There are no
solos, just ensemble with a unison tutti section for
all winds. The lead trumpet range is up to written
G on top of the staff, and there are auxiliary
percussion plus optional flute and vibes parts
included. You just can't pass this one up!
11199010 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Philip
Loewen. This much-revered Christmas carol set
to a Latin groove will serve as an ideal addition to
any holiday concert featuring your jazz ensemble.
There are opportunities to solo for the piano and
tenor saxophone. The arrangement takes a
fresh approach and is sure to be a hit with your
students and audience.
11199918 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . .M 65.00
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The Christmas Song—Torme & Wells/arr. Mark
Taylor. One of the most iconic holiday tunes of
all time, The Christmas Song as composed by
Mel Torme and Robert Wells is treated here in
a masterfully constructed setting featuring a
flugelhorn soloist. In a traditional ballad style, this
arrangement features tasteful accompaniment
figures, creative harmonies, and brief interludes
of double-time swing in the solo section.
10617888 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . .M 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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Comfort and Joy—arr. Rick Hirsch. With
Comfort and Joy, the melody is generously
passed around the ensemble to keep everyone
happy, plus there is written solo space for tenor,
alto, piano and some drum fills, too. The lead
trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff
and an optional vibes part is included. A superb
holiday swinger at around 180 bpm!
10452118 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Deck the Halls with All Sorts of Funky—arr.
Erik Sherburne. What do James Brown in a Santa
suit, this chart, and an ugly sweater party all have
in common? They make Christmas funky! Deck
the Halls with All Sorts of Funky is nothing but
holiday fun. Written so it works with optional
reduced instrumentation and including optional
suggested solos, it also features each section of
the group spreading holiday cheer that is fun for
the band and audience. Plus, it offers spots for
your band to really roar on a holiday chart! This
one is special!
10882824 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Deck the Halls with Jingle Bells—arr. Rich
DeRosa. It would be difficult to find a more
ideal holiday chart than this arrangement by
Rich DeRosa. It begins with a powerful, jubilant
fanfare that seamlessly melds into a fun calypso
style. Interweaving melodic lines from two holiday
favorites abound as the audience is taken on an
ingenious musical journey with a brief visit to a
half-time funk feel. There's ample solo space with
cued background figures for piano and baritone
sax to share their festive spirit. A must-have for
the holiday season!
10999310 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . MA 60.00
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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
Go Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Mat
Montgomery. Add some funk to your holiday
program with this soulful arrangement of the
Christmas spiritual Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Featuring the baritone sax player on partially
written and improvised solos, it's loaded
with gospel-inspired elements and style. The
improvised solo section is over only one chord,
and a blues scale can effectively be used most
of the time. Your students will thank you for this
opportunity to get on down and play this chart for
Christmas and holiday performances!
10757076 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
God Rest Ye Mambo, Gentlemen—arr. Greg
Moody. This chart is a Latin treatment of the
familiar Christmas carol and focuses on carols in
a minor key. It also includes quotes from several
other Christmas tunes, also in minor keys. At
one point the lower instruments play together in
a unison passage. There are two solo sections
allowing for the featuring of several players in
the group with a lot of built-in flexibility. All solos
are written and also include chord changes. A
chart-specific guitar chord sheet is included
with fretboard diagrams, chord symbols
and notated chords. A nice change-up for
Christmas programs!
10999371 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Hallelujah Shout Chorus—George Frideric
Handel/arr. Mike Collins-Dowden. This chart is
both original and fun! Using themes from Handel's
"Messiah" woven throughout exciting big band
shout chorus writing, this chart is truly an inventive
take on a holiday classic! The solo section features
space for anyone in the band to play written or ad-
lib solos over B-flat blues changes. This will be
one for audiences to remember!
11202582 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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
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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,
