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Composer/arranger Mike Story is one of the best at writing great charts for young players. This chart is based on 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' arranged as a swing song. Features include a trumpet so...

Set as a light jazz waltz, arranger Peter Blair has done a great job of making this traditional carol fresh and interesting without obscuring the tuneful melody. The ensemble is featured throughout, w...

Jeff Jarvis has transformed this simple eight-measure carol into a full-blown jazz waltz for a big band. Jeff created a clever introduction and several transitional passages with a ton of cool chords...

After a short, smooth, and legato introduction, the chart moves into a bright jazz-rock feel as arranger Carl Strommen weaves together a tapestry of favorite holiday songs. After the intro, the piece...

We are pleased to welcome Clifton Jones to the Kendor Jazz catalog! This clever treatment of the familiar French carol Ding, Dong Merrily on High is sure to brighten any holiday program. Clifton does...

Here is a fresh twist on a timeless carol. Set in an uptempo Latin style, this arrangement couples a tasteful new harmonic foundation with a cool groove to create a chart that will be the highlight of...

Here's a bit of Christmas cheer, courtesy of Bing Crosby and the inimitable Andrews Sisters. This chart is just happy and fun from start to finish. Written for a male vocal and female vocal trio, it i...

Unleash the holiday cheer with this exuberant and swinging jazz take on "Deck the Halls"! This playful arrangement is a quick-learn and bursts with joyful energy, featuring catchy riffs and a driving...

Unleash the holiday cheer with this exuberant and swinging jazz take on "Deck the Halls"! This playful arrangement is a quick-learn and bursts with joyful energy, featuring catchy riffs and a driving...

With a nod to the wonderful David Maddux arrangement written for First Call, Bob has created a gorgeous version for big band. Every jazz band needs Christmas charts to perform. This one is beautiful i...

This magnificent scoring of Carol of the Bells by Rich DeRosa (professor of composition/arranging at University of North Texas) was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band,...

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, provides yet another wonderful Christmas arrangement to the Sierra Music catalog. DeRosa's delightful, contemporary setting...

Rich DeRosa continues to amaze us with his clever arrangements of traditional Christmas songs. This time, he has incorporated this Christmas favorite with a Wayne Shorter style/ feel, and the result i...

It would be difficult to find a more perfect holiday concert opener than this new arrangement by Rich DeRosa. It begins with a powerful and jubilant fanfare introduction that melds seamlessly into a f...

The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton. It contained arrangements by Kenton and (mostly) Ralph Carmichael of traditional Christmas music. This particular arra...

The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton. It contained arrangements by Kenton and (mostly) Ralph Carmichael of traditional Christmas music. This particular arra...

A loping, swinging version, featuring alto saxophone throughout. Your lead alto will love doing this chart. Very playable for most bands. Reasonable ranges and great shout choruses make this a very ne...

You'd better watch out, because Dave Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of this holiday favorite really brings Santa to town! This one features the vocalist in a special way and includes a tenor sax solo pa...

You'd better watch out, because Dave Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of this holiday favorite really brings Santa to town! This one features the vocalist in a special way and includes a tenor sax solo pa...

From the CD Groove Shop recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, here is John Clayton's stylish take on this masterful Billy Strayhorn composition. The rhythm section sets up the feel followed...

This monster chart from John Clayton was written specifically for his clinic presentation at the IAJE convention where it was rehearsed and premiered in January 2005. After the rhythm section sets the...

Feature the vibes (or piano) with this creatively arranged standard that was written specifically for vibes legend Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). The melody is bookended by plaintive statements...

Feature the vibes (or piano) with this creatively arranged standard that was written specifically for vibes legend Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). The melody is bookended by plaintive statements...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico's classic arrangement of this Frank Foster jazz standard! Including all the signature piano stylings, muted brass on the first strain, s...