Christmas Songs for Jazz Ensemble

Sammy 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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

A fresh treatment of a well-known carol! This new take on "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" will be fun to play and interesting to hear at your next winter concert.

A fresh treatment of a well-known carol! This new take on "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" will be fun to play and interesting to hear at your next winter concert.

A fresh treatment of a well-known carol! This new take on "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" will be fun to play and interesting to hear at your next winter concert.

Swing into the spirit of the holiday season with this Basie-style arrangement of the German Yultide classic.

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...

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...

Here is Kay Starr's Christmas classic, (Everybody's Waitin' for) the Man with The Bag. The song was written in 1950 and released in the same year on Capitol 1256. The original arrangement was scored b...

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...

From Michael Bublé's Christmas Album. COLD DECEMBER NIGHT is an album of melancholy renditions of Christmas Classics as envisioned by members of Michael Bublé'S touring band. Alan Chang, Bublé's Music...

AUGMENTED BIG BAND VOCAL The classic Irving Berlin number featured on Michael Buble's Christmas album. Cy Payne has transcribed the superb duet with Kelly Rowland including the backing vocals (cue'd o...

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...

This medium-swing arrangement of the holiday classic blends nostalgic big band Christmas sounds with a fresh 5/4 groove, creating a feel-good chart full of Christmas spirit that will shine in a Decemb...

This medium-swing arrangement of the holiday classic blends nostalgic big band Christmas sounds with a fresh 5/4 groove, creating a feel-good chart full of Christmas spirit that will shine in a Decemb...

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,...

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...