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H 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
He 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 50.00
Santa Baby—arr. Gordon Goodwin. In the
hands of master arranger and composer Gordon
Goodwin, this often-recorded Christmas novelty
becomes a holiday tour de force for big bands.
It's a shuffle at about 135 bpm with the melody
played by bass trombone! More features include
a sax soli, optional piccolo in alto 2, and the lead
trumpet range is up to written high G. Add in a
few modulations with solo space provided for
altos 1 and 2, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and
trombones and you have a swingin', fun, and
clever chart in every way!
10513950 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . A 70.00
4 We Three Kings—arr. Chris Sharp. Chris Sharp's
jazz waltz version of this Christmas classic makes
a powerful jazz statement at any holiday concert.
Featuring a written or ad-lib tenor solo before an
epic stop-time ensemble section from the band,
this chart has plenty of excitement in store for the
listener. The brass really gets a chance to wail on
the melody to bring this chart to big ending. Play
some jazz on your holiday concert!
10752091 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . .MA 50.00
He 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
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Highly recommended for
Medium & Medium-Advanced
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e The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)—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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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!
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Go Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Alan Baylock. Acreative and outstanding chart by Alan
Baylock on the traditional spiritual. Beginning with claps and foot stomps, it builds throughout and
features a written alto solo and a lead trumpet range to written B-flat above the staff. Adapted from
a chart originally written for the USAF Airmen of Note, this jazz waltz will work for the holidays or
any season...it's outstanding!
10277752 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—arr. Rich DeRosa. Rich DeRosa provides yet another
wonderful Christmas arrangement to the big-band repertoire. This delightful contemporary
setting of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen has a moderate samba feel and features the soprano
saxophone throughout. Originally arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), this chart has very
reasonable brass ranges, an optional brief piccolo double for alto sax 2, and some solo space for
drums.
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule Styne/arr. Alan Baylock. This swinging hol-
iday 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!
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e Good Swing Wenceslas—
After a 35 year hiatus, Grammy winning
composer and arranger Sammy Nestico
has joined forces with the Count Basie
Orchestra to arrange this chart for their
A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas CD.
This swing chart exemplifies the timeless
Basie/Nestico style and is a must-
have for jazz ensembles. In addition,
improvised solo space is provided for
1st Tenor Saxophone. This is the perfect
addition to any holiday performance!
10682763 Jazz Ensemble . MA 56.00
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Jingle Bells—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 2nd Trumpet. This is one
you won't want to miss!
10682765 Jazz Ensemble . .MA 56.00
Sammy
Nestico
and the Basie Band
A winning combination
for the holidays!
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