Christmas Songs for Jazz Ensemble

The talented arranger Steve Parsons has paired an original melody with a funky Motown version of Jingle Bells to create the piece he calls Sleighin' It. This is definitely a fresh take on this carol a...

Bring festive swing and holiday cheer to your next winter concert with the timeless classic "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)"! Published by Hal Leonard, this outstanding big band...

Bring festive swing to your upcoming holiday concert! With this fantastic, easy-to-play big band arrangement of the timeless classic "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," arranger Rick Stitzel instantly co...

No worries for the holiday concert. This holiday favorite is recognizable, easy to rehearse and play, and enjoyable for the band, too. It's a complete package with a Latin-rock groove with easy ranges...

'Feliz Navidad' gehört zu den berühmtesten lateinamerikanischen Weihnachtsliedern. Christoph Piasetzki arrangierte eine zauberhafte Big Band-Version mit Gesang. Der gerade Bossa in den Strophen ergänz...

Für das erste weihnachtliche Programm des Roy Frank Orchesters entstand im Jahre 2015 dieses Arrangement des bekannten amerikanischen Weihnachtsklassikers 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' für...

When you think of holiday music, you almost automatically think of 'Jingle Bells.' Master arranger Paul Cook has scored Jingle Bell Rock for first year jazz ensemble players, and this chart hits the m...

Here's a great choice for your holiday program. Have Yourself a Merry Christmas is a very playable and recognizable chart that will come together quickly for the younger band. Victor Lopez arranged th...

You asked for good Christmas jazz charts that don't take a long time to prepare. Now you've got it! The sequel to his first BIG BAND CHRISTMAS chart, Carl Strommen's BIG BAND CHRISTMAS II medley is re...

Though it took some time and real effort to convince the famous Chili Pepper to tackle the concept of holiday music, it's finally a reality! Featuring three great classics -- I Saw Three Ships, Angels...

Adapted from the chart he did for Diana Krall, and recorded with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on her CD Christmas Songs, here is John Clayton's joyous up-tempo swing chart on this holiday favor...

Here is something unique and fresh-sounding for your holiday concert. Mark has taken this familiar carol and crafted it as a light bossa with creative harmonies and lush scoring. A tenor/trumpet duet...

Bring the ultimate holiday magic to your concert stage! "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) is undoubtedly one of the most timeless classics of the holiday season, radiating pure...

This is your swinging holiday chart! The familiar heralding brass opening turns into an easy swing feel with clear articulation throughout, easy rhythms, and written solos for alto, trumpet and trombo...

A cheeky and fun vocal number, originally by Eartha Kitt, though later covered by Madonna. Our arrangement draws inspiration from both, without losing any of the essence. Whilst predominantly used as...

This is sure to be a great crowd pleaser. Cy Payne has re-created the complete chart from Michael Bublé's 2011 Christmas album, including the close harmony three part girl vocals (cue'd onto saxes), a...

Christmas music was never meant to be boring! Bring vibrant energy and irresistible Latin flair to your next holiday concert with José Feliciano's world-famous classic, "Feliz Navidad." This captivati...

Originally recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this upbeat tune has become a holiday favorite year after year. John Berry brings us a great-sounding version in a straight-ahead medium swing style with t...

A beautiful holiday rock ballad played at around 98 BPM. The opening melody on this tender ballad is written featuring your 1st tenor sax player. Lead trumpet range is to written F on the top line. Op...

Feature your vocalist in this lovely Christmas selection. Set in a slow ballad style, the beautiful chord progressions and full accompaniment support the vocal soloist throughout. Usable year after ye...

Arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. Scored as a brass and horn chorale, this moving piece is filled with...

Vince Guaraldi's music provided a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie Brown television specials, and his holiday offerings were some of the best! This appealing medley includes Linus...

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 wit...

Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and covered countless times since then, this appealing and enduring pop hit features a funky, upbeat rock style. John Berry's solid arrangement gives all sections a...

Opening with a Broadway style fanfare before transitioning between a samba and swing, this fresh take on a traditional holiday favorite is as much fun to listen to as it is to play! Solo changes for A...