Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

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...

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...

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...

Greensleeves begins as a jazz waltz with baritone sax, piano, and bass laying down the groove. Arranger Greg Yasinitsky goes on to introduce a contrasting swing section with a written-out solo for ten...

Holiday jazz by Gordon Goodwin. This adaptation of "Oh Tannenbaum" is quite an adventure, offering a chorale, some Basie style, and fast and furious Goodwin bebop. Solo space for alto and tenor sax, t...

Based on the traditional "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," this samba treatment cooks. After a short chorale intro, the samba rhythm kicks in either cut time or bright-four groove. Written-out solos are...

Play this jazz waltz will work for the holidays or any season! Beginning with claps and foot stomps, the chart builds throughout. Includes a written-out alto solo and lead trumpet range to written B-f...

Set a festive holiday mood with this sophisticated Bossa Nova setting of Good King Wenceslas. Jack has dressed up the traditional carol with a fresh set of chord changes and a nice modulation to keep...

Set a festive holiday mood with this sophisticated Bossa Nova setting of Good King Wenceslas. Jack has dressed up the traditional carol with a fresh set of chord changes and a nice modulation to keep...

Set as a Jazz waltz, this fresh look at the traditional Coventry Carol will be a welcome addition to your holiday performance. Moving seamlessly between major and minor, this arrangement captures the...

Set as a Jazz waltz, this fresh look at the traditional Coventry Carol will be a welcome addition to your holiday performance. Moving seamlessly between major and minor, this arrangement captures the...

This reimagining of a classic tune is set in a swinging 3/4 Gospel groove. After the rhythm section sets up the driving feel of the A section, there is a more open and airy approach to the B section w...