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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Medium to Advanced // Jazz Combo Charts
God Rest Ye Merry Funkymen—arr.
Erik Sherburne. This funky version of the
traditional Christmas carol is just what your
bass player is looking for. It features the alto
sax in the solo section, which is also open
for other players to take a turn. A stellar
chart for your next holiday concert!
11572369 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—
arr. Gordon Goodwin. As recorded by
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, this
hot chart features the saxophone section
in a chorale introduction, a full ensemble
swing, a sax soli, solo space for alto,
tenor, trumpet, trombone, and piano, a
modulation, and a big shout chorus. It's
all here, it's Gordon Goodwin – what else
do you need? Highly recommended!
10028191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . A 70.00
Greensleeves (What Child Is This?)—arr.
Gregory Yasinitsky. Beginning as a jazz
waltz with baritone sax, piano, and bass
laying down the groove, the chart goes on
to introduce a contrasting swing section
with a written-out solo for tenor sax. The
lead trumpet range is to written A above the
staff. This will be a superb crowd pleaser for
your holiday concert!
10011957 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
Ho, Ho, Ho (Who Wouldn't Go) (Up on
the Housetop)—Benjamin Hanby/arr.
Steve Parsons. It's Up on the Housetop
with a funky Motown groove. Wailing horn
licks and a rockin' rhythm section make this
a surefire hit at your holiday concert.
11615120 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
The Holly and the Ivy—arr. Jeff Jarvis. A
simple eight-measure carol is transformed
into a full-blown jazz waltz for a big band. A
clever introduction and several transitional
passages with a ton of cool chords make
the chart sound interesting and fresh
from beginning to end. This will add some
sparkle to your holiday concert!
11615253 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar
Express")—Glen Ballard & Alan Silvestri/
arr. John Berry. Here is an up-tempo and
entertaining swing chart from the hit movie
"The Polar Express." Crisp ensemble writing
with a sprinkling of band vocals makes this
a fine addition to a holiday concert or for any
time of the year!
2481655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Jazz Waltz of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Jazz
Ensemble Version)—arr. Pinkzebra.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is reimagined
as a swinging jazz waltz, with cool vibes
and smart attitude. Includes additional
instrument parts for flute, clarinet, French
horn, and tuba. A free jazz solo practice
track is available for this arrangement and
features the full band heard in the demo
recording during the solo section minus the
soloist. A wonderful choice for a December
concert! Please note the jazz ensemble
version is in a different key and cannot be
combined with the choral version.
11563990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
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 55.00
Joy to the World—arr. Mark Taylor.
Samba rhythms bring fresh energy to
a familiar holiday melody in this jazz
ensemble setting for high school players.
Syncopated figures are balanced with
frequent unison writing, making the style
easy to teach and rehearse. Key changes
add interest along the way, creating a fun,
distinctive way to teach Latin feel in a winter
concert setting.
11678471 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
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
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
Santa Digs Me—Jeff Coffin/arr. Ryan
Middagh. Give your vocal soloist the
spotlight they deserve with this fresh,
original holiday chart. This swing chart is
packed with punchy horn hits, exciting sax
lines, and a memorable vocal tune that
will get stuck in your head for days. If your
advanced high school ensemble is looking
for a unique opener to their next holiday
concert, this chart is for you!
11671353 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
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 trumpet
and trombone that leads to a colorful swing
groove. Every section gets the melody at
some point, and there's an exciting tenor
sax solo that will not disappoint. Program
this one for lasting memories!
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
Up on the Housetop—Benjamin Hanby/
arr. Jacob W. Ratledge. Classic swing style
meets holiday cheer in this intermediate
jazz band setting of the Christmastime
favorite. The melody is shared across the
ensemble with clear melodic statements
that ride atop punchy swing rhythms. A
closing accelerando drives toward a fast,
high-energy shout, making it a lively and
memorable addition to any winter program.
11678119 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
We Three Kings—arr. Rich DeRosa.
A modern jazz waltz arrangement
reimagines the familiar holiday melody
with contemporary harmony and fluid
groove. The chart features extended solo
opportunities for alto, tenor, and bari sax,
trumpet, and piano. The fresh soundscape
balances tradition and innovation, making
this a distinctive seasonal selection for
advanced groups.
11686052 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 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 can you 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
Jazz Combo Charts
All Levels
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 w/ Online Audio-
4+ Horns &
Rhythm Section . . . E 25.00
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
Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)—
arr. John Berry. This Latin favorite arranged
for easy combo features flexible instrumen-
tation options, solid tutti scoring accessible
to young players, and brief solos written into
all four parts. Suggested solos and scale &
chord sheets in all keys are included.
10461412 Combo (Septet) . . . E 35.00
