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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Medium to Advanced / Jazz Combo Charts | All Levels
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!
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
The Nutcracker Suite—arr. Duke Ellington
& Billy Strayhorn/ed. Jeff 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. This nine-movement suite is part
of the Jazz Legend Series.
10093221 Jazz Ensemble. . . . A 399.00
O Holy Night—Adolphe Adam/arr.
David Larsen. This hip-hop arrangement
of the Christmas favorite is exquisitely
reharmonized. It's a fresh and modern
take on the classic carol. A written solo and
chord changes are provided for your soloist
at any level.
11522138 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 65.00
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. 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
alternates through rock, swing, and salsa
styles before it finally makes a big, bluesy,
big-band finish. Highly recommended!
2700682 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
Rudolph's Mambo—Johnny Marks/arr.
Rick Hirsch. Spice up your holiday concert
with this terrific treatment of Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer. Conjuring Spanish
Harlem's original mambo kings Tito Puente,
Mario Bauza, and Machito on this holiday
favorite makes this chart an absolute
winner. Modest brass ranges.
11520024 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 62.00
11520025 Full Score . . . . . . . . . .M 9.00
Tidings Of Comfort And Joy—Brian
Bankston. What a super cool arrangement
of this very recognizable Christmas melody.
It has a nostalgic character and is so much
fun to rehearse and perform. It opens
with a delicate, rubato duet featuring the
trumpet and trombone which leads to a
colorful swing groove. Every section gets
the melody at some point and there is
also an exciting tenor sax solo that will not
disappoint. Create some lasting memories
by programming this one!
11606306 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 60.00
'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
Winter Wonderland—arr. Jack Cooper.
This creative and swinging chart on a
wonderful holiday standard has 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 B-flat). Quick to prepare, this
effective holiday chart swings all the way!
10028157 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 52.00
You Better Sleigh!—JaRod Hall. This
is a winter holiday musical scavenger
hunt to discover—-how many tunes you
can find in this chart? It's a funky swing
performed in cut time around 108 BPM.
Lead trumpet range is to written G with
optional high C. Solos are provided
for tenor 1 and trumpet 2. Optional
instruments include flute and vibes.
You're gonna LOVE this one! (3:30)
11619667 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
Jazz Combo Charts
All Levels
ABC—arr. Mike Tomaro. This signature
hit from the Jackson 5 sports an up-tempo
pop style and plenty of energy. This
contemporary take will be a fun change of
pace for your little big band.
11571836 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Absolute Zero (Flexible Instrument-
ation)—Bob Turner. This modern fusion
flexible instrumentation combo chart
features two solo sections, with a written
solo for trumpet 1 in the first section and
one for tenor sax in the second section.
Chords are written into all horn parts to
allow for open soloing by any player, or
you can simply play the chart as written
and find a great groove! Flexibility is the
key to this chart. It can be played with
a four-, five-, or six-horn ensemble and
rhythm section. Additional horn parts are
included so it can be played with virtually
any combination of horns.
10454489 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Afro Blue—Mongo Santamaria/arr.
Michael Mossman. Even though this is
scored by Michael Philip Mossman for just
six horns in the Little Big Band Series, the
writing is sophisticated and full sounding.
Written in 3/4, but featuring an Afro-Cuban
6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes
solos for tenor or trumpet. Instrumentation:
3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, rhythm
section with optional additional parts for alto
sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10074146 Combo . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Agua y Arena—Steve Shanley/arr. Bob
Turner. Check out this great flexible combo
chart that works really well for beginning
players in your ensemble. With its Latin
groove and simple swing, this tune is a
great introduction piece for new members.
11399413 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael
Sweeney. This masterful jazz standard
from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue album is
notated here in 3/4 for young players.
Inexperienced jazz players will have fun
and enhance their musical skills while
learning to listen, phrase, and improvise in
a small-group environment. Flexibly scored
for four+ horns, three rhythm, and optional
guitar, it's ideal for available combinations
of instruments. With suggested solos and
chord/scale sheets in all keys included, it's
well suited to emerging small-group players.
For additional listening, online audio tracks
are available from the publisher. Here's a
great musical introduction to Miles Davis!
11100205 Combo with Online Audio
Access (Four+ Horns &
Rhythm Section) . . . E 25.00
All of Me—Gerald Marks, Seymour
Simons/arr. Paul Murtha. Scored for 1 Alto,
1 Tenor, 1 Bari (opt. Trombone), 2 Trumpets
(opt. Alto double w/Trumpet 2), 1 Trombone
(opt. double w/Tenor) and rhythm section
and easily accessible to young players, this
arrangement of the timeless standard is
perfect for select ensembles or ensembles
with limited instrumentation. Written solo for
Trumpet 2.
11617964 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Alla Africana—Jane Kozhevnikova. With
its memorable piano hook, creative use
of percussion, and unison rhythms, your
combo will excel with this excellent Afro-
Cuban chart!
11614385 Combo . . . . . . . . . MA 35.00
Alright, Okay, You Win—Wyche & Watts/
arr. John Berry. Made famous by Peggy
Lee and recorded by countless jazz artists,
this wonderful standard is a fun chart for
combos to swing with. Scored for four
horns and rhythm section, with flexible
instrumentation.
2470892 Combo (Septet) . . . . E 35.00
Bags' Groove Little Big Band—Milt
Jackson/arr. Mark Taylor. Milt Jackson's
signature blues tune has become a well-
known jazz standard, and Mark Taylor's
arrangement makes it sound great in this
six horn, little big band format. Featuring a
nice, medium swing feel, and the flexibility
for open solos with backgrounds, this will
be fun to perform and easy to prepare.
Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1
Trombone plus Rhythm Section. Optional
parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes
and Trombone. Suggested solos and chord/
scale sheets are also included. Highly
recommended!
10317260 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Basin Street Blues—Spencer Williams/
arr. Michael Sweeney. With its roots in
early jazz, this classic tune is a great
way to introduce the concept of call and
response to your young players. This
arrangement scored for six horns features
solid ensemble scoring and a stop-time
accompaniment for the solo section. Easy
to learn yet very effective.
11571838 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Be Cool—Bob Turner. This tune simmers
on low - but don't let that fool you. The
melody is slick, and when set against
the backdrop of the brass hits you
have a great chart that is accessible to
many groups due to the flexible combo
instrumentation. There is a solo for tenor
sax that is written or can be improvised.
Program this chart for some great variety
in your next program.
11208215 Combo . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)—arr.
John Berry. This Latin favorite arranged
for small groups features flexible
instrumentation options, easy scoring and
brief solos written into all the parts. The
parts include: Part 1 - Trumpet or Alto
Sax; Part 2 - Alto Sax or Trumpet; Part 3
- Tenor Sax, Alto Sax or Trombone; Part
4 - Trombone or Tenor Sax, plus Piano,
Bass, Drums and optional Guitar. Also
included are suggested solos and scale/
chord sheets in all keys. Accessible for
younger players!
10461412 Combo (Septet) . . . . E 35.00
