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JAZZ ENSEMBLE
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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
Joy to the World—arr. Bob Turner. A rock version
of one of the most famous Christmas carols,
it features flexible instrumentation and a funky
groove in the rhythm section that will energize
your students and audience! Even though it is
flexible, it still boasts a big powerful sound in the
tutti sections.
11354664 Combo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule
Styne/arr. Gordon Goodwin. In the style of Basie
and Hefti, this Gordon Goodwin adaptation of the
wonderful holiday classic is set in a medium swing
style. Not a drum showcase, but the drummer has
plenty of solo space beginning on brushes, then
to sticks as the intensity rises. There is a flute part
on second alto (can be omitted) and a percussion
part for vibes. The optional solo space is for alto,
tenor, trumpet, trombone, and the lead trumpet
range is to written high E. A great sax section
soli rounds out this excellent chart. This one is
so nice, you'll want to play it year 'round! Highly
recommended!
10093207 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule
Styne/arr. Alan Baylock. This swinging holiday
arrangement is a slightly easier version of the
chart that Alan Baylock did for the USAF Airmen
of Note. It features the saxes in a "four brothers"
setting with written solo space provided for each of
the five saxes if desired. The lead trumpet range
is to written B above the staff and there are parts
included for optional expanded instrumentations.
Here's a Christmas chart with substance!
10311437 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Rob Holmes.
Here's a very clever arrangement of this holiday
gem! It's a drum set on brushes feature at around
172 bpm in the style of Hefti's Cute with a written
or ad lib trumpet 2 solo. There's tons of nice
ensemble work and a lead trumpet range up to
written A above the staff. A nice sax soli and a
unison interlude complete this Christmas package!
The Nutcracker Suite (Nine Movement Suite)—
arr. Strayhorn & Ellington/ed. Lindberg. This
authentic edition of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker
Suite," as arranged in 1960 by Billy Strayhorn
and Duke Ellington, was assembled from the
original manuscripts held in the Strayhorn
Repository and the Ellington Collection of the
Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of
American History. For purposes of accuracy, the
manuscripts were cross-checked carefully with
the original Duke Ellington Orchestra recording.
Edited by Jeff Lindberg, this nine-movement suite
is part of the Jazz Legend Series.
10093221 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . A 399.00
10513909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
(Not So) Silent Night—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
A not so silent night? You bet! This half-time
swing/funk arrangement takes Silent Night
and gives the familiar tune a funky twist. With
its infectious groove, killer harmonies, and
dynamic twists and turns, this one will be a
favorite. Be sure to check out the horns-only call-
and-response section and the optional parts that
are included for expanded instrumentation. The
solo section features some improvised solos
for any instrument, and there is a suggested
scale sheet in every part to help soloists be
successful. It will be a (Not So) Silent Night at
your holiday concert!
11000464 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer—Johnny
Marks/arr. Chris Sharp. Take your band on a
tour of musical styles as everyone's favorite
Christmas song gets a special treatment by
arranger Chris Sharp. Opening with a slow
trumpet solo a la Harry James, it soon breaks
into an up-tempo swing that will have everyone's
toes tappin'! Then, it goes alternating through
rock, swing, and salsa styles before it finally
makes a big, bluesy, big-band finish. Highly
recommended!
2700682 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
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 55.00
Tis the Season to Be Funky—arr. Doug Beach &
George Shutack. Bring the holidays on in a funky
fashion with this medley of Christmas classics!
The funky groove will have everyone tapping their
feet or even dancing in the aisles! Familiar tunes,
solid voicings, and written or improvised solo
space all add up to a medley that will be the hit
of your holiday program. Everything desired in an
accessible holiday chart!
10999964 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
We Wish You a Merry Christmas—arr. Rich
Woolworth. This chart begins with a simple unison
opening statement giving way to a grandiose
chorale setting before settling into an accessible
Basie-style swing groove. There's a tenor solo,
a quick restatement of the melody, and suddenly
it goes to an up-tempo, double-time jazz feel. As
quickly as it began, it returns to the chorale setting
for a big finish. Wish your audiences a merry
Christmas with this chart that will be the perfect
holiday concert closer!
10881482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Winter Wonderland—arr. Jack Cooper. This one
is a creative and swinging chart on a wonderful
holiday standard with optional written solos for
tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. It features a big
shout chorus, sax section solis and a lead trumpet
range that goes to written A above the staff
(optional Bb). Quick to prepare and an effective
holiday chart, it swings all the way!
10028157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
TOP-SELLING BASIC
LIBRARY HOLIDAY TITLES
A Charlie Brown Christmas —Vince Guaraldi/arr. Paul Murtha. Vince Guaraldi's music
provided a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie Brown television specials, and his
holiday offerings were some of the best! This appealing medley includes Linus and Lucy; Skating;
O Tannenbaum and Christmas Time is Here. Highly recommended as the hit of the season!
2702201 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)—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.
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Sleigh Ride —Leroy Anderson/arr. Mike Story. Ride on with this classic Leroy Anderson
holiday tune scored for young jazz band accessibility. The style is a happy swing that will have your
holiday concert audiences tapping toes and snapping fingers. Included are written melodic solos
for alto and tenor sax, easy brass ranges, simple rhythms, and all the optional parts to include flute,
clarinet, and vibraphone, plus it's playable with optional reduced instrumentations.
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You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch —Albert Hague/arr. Mike Story. Everyone knows this fun
song from Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Mike Story puts it right in the pocket for
young players with a vampy, medium swing chart that features the familiar melody, easy written
solos and modest ranges. Scored for full jazz ensemble, it will also sound great with an optional
reduced instrumentation of 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and 3 rhythm. Optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentation.
10028065 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
