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Jingle Bells—arr. Sammy Nestico. One of the
most important figures in the evolution of the
big band sound 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. 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—arr. 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 their 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. Bob Turner. A rock
version of one of the most famous Christmas
carols, this 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!
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'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
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
Tidings of Comfort and Joy—arr. 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 that leads to
a colorful swing groove. Every section gets the
melody, and there's an exciting tenor sax solo that
will not disappoint. Create some lasting memories
by programming this one!
11606306 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
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 – a perfect holiday
concert closer!
10881482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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!—arr. JaRod Hall. This is a
winter holiday musical scavenger hunt – 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. Your
audience will love this one! (3:30)
11619667 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
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