Christmas Songs for Jazz Ensemble

Bring the holidays on with this medley of Christmas classics in a half-time funk style. The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisle! Great tunes, solid voicings...

Bring the holidays on with this medley of Christmas classics in a half-time funk style. The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisle! Great tunes, solid voicings...

Bob Curnow has taken the brilliant arrangements done for the Stan Kenton Orchestra by Ralph Charmichael and created a medley of fresh, modern versions containing Angels We Have Heard on High, The Holl...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Merry Christmas, this chart has optional saxophone parts which nicely cover the french horn parts (originally written for only brass and rhythm section). Th...

So funky it could make a reindeer dance! It's got a hook that just won't quit and your students and audiences will love it. Has an open solo section over very easy changes for soloists of your choice!...

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...

Introducing a slow, funky version of 'Little Drummer Boy' that's very clever with the initial melody line played by bass trombone and bari sax. The tempo is 110 BPM, the chart has a soprano sax lead,...

Introducing a slow, funky version of 'Little Drummer Boy' that's very clever with the initial melody line played by bass trombone and bari sax. The tempo is 110 BPM, the chart has a soprano sax lead,...

Introducing a slow, funky version of 'Little Drummer Boy' that's very clever with the initial melody line played by bass trombone and bari sax. The tempo is 110 BPM, the chart has a soprano sax lead,...

The holidays never had it so good! David Samuel has taken the classic carol Deck the Halls and turned it into a funky, rhythmic piece that will definitely be a crowd pleaser. There is a terrific winds...

Arranger Steve Parsons scored a hit recently with his clever Christmas chart called "Sleighin' It," and this new arrangement picks up where that one left off. It is "Up on the Housetop" with a funky M...

Arranger Steve Parsons scored a hit recently with his clever Christmas chart called "Sleighin' It," and this new arrangement picks up where that one left off. It is "Up on the Housetop" with a funky M...

Tis the Season to Get Funky (Deck the Hall) is a slower, laid back version of the popular Christmas song. This is a clever and creative treatment of a holiday favourite.

This creative, funk-style arrangement of the popular Welsh air is featured on The Adventures In Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Christmas CD. As the arranger puts it, this is a party song and the party has...

A wonderfully fresh and inventive funk chart (Yup!). Ted Wilson's 4 Christmas charts are terrific and VERY playable. Trumpet and trombone solo spaces are surrounded with exciting punch figures which r...

“I Saw Three Ships” is not only an absolute perfect chart for your December concerts, but it’s so much fun to play that you should program it anytime! This 17th century English carol takes on a whole...

Silent Night In Havana presents a creative take on a classic Christmas carol! Based on a Cuban rhumba dance style, the chart is expertly written at this level to allow your youngest jazz players to sh...

Salsa Ye Merry combines a traditional Cuban "montuno" (a syncopated rhythmic pattern with a decidedly Latin feel) with the classic Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman." Young jazz players wil...

Here’s an inventive and swinging take on a classic holiday carol! "Good King Wences-Swings!" opens with a bright, full-ensemble introduction, leading into a sparkling interplay of melody between solo...

You can’t miss with "Swing We Now of Christmas!" Audience members will be tapping their toes to a traditional Christmas carol at your holiday jazz ensemble performance. Written at the grade 1 level, t...

This holiday favorite is arranged here in a light Latin style with some clever twists and turns. Featuring a smooth moderate tempo and full scoring throughout, this is sure to be a winter concert stan...

This holiday favorite is arranged here in a light Latin style with some clever twists and turns. Featuring a smooth moderate tempo and full scoring throughout, this is sure to be a winter concert stan...

A Cuban Cha-cha-chá arrangement of O, Christmas Tree in 4/4? Yes it is! This out-of-the-box setting of one of the most beloved Christmas songs has it all. Fun and accessible parts for all sections, de...

Based on "The First Noel," "No 'L' in Swing" is a very clever waltz treatment of this holiday favorite arranged by Mike Story. Written-out solos for alto sax and trumpet as well as easy ranges and rhy...