Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

The quintessential recording of this chart was captured on the 1968 album called Basie Straight Ahead. Unlike many of Sammy's charts for Basie, this one starts with the Saxes and rhythm section instea...

Composed for the 2012 Jazz Cruise™ to feature New York bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, this swing chart for proficient groups showcases a valuable, yet often overlooked member of the big band. The m...

Taken down from Sinatra's 1962 Reprise recording, I Get a Kick Out of You has become a Sinatra classic and a much requested tune. The original arrangement was done by Neal Hefti (a familiar name to Co...

This version is the actual chart recorded by Michael Bublé on his Crazy Love album, and is itself based on Billy Byers' chart for the Count Basie Orchestra. Please check the writer credits on the albu...

Here is another original Helen O'Connell chart as played by her on her many concert tours. This is not a transcription. To the best of our knowledge this cart was not commercially recorded, hence ther...

This chart was originally recorded by Ella Fitzgerald for her Jerome Kern Songbook album in Los Angeles, July 1963, with the orchestra arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle. Our transcription remain...

Originally made famous by Sammy Davis Jr.& featured by Robbie on the 'Live at Knebworth' & 'Swing when you're winning' albums. Strings are as recorded, plus an optional solo violin to accompany the la...

Sing and Swing! - Der großartige Titel 'Soda Pop' von Robbie Williams und Michael Bublé! aus dem Album 'Swings Both Ways' entführt Sie in die goldene Big-Band-Zeit der 1940er Jahre. Das Arrangement mi...

Rich DeRosa once again provides us with his clever take on one of the most popular Christmas carols, 'Joy to the World'. As arranged for the WDR Big Band, DeRosa sets this traditional tune in a zydeco...

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...

Featuring a Basie-like style and a medium swing tempo, here is a great choice for your next holiday concert. Solos are included for trumpet and alto.

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...

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...

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...

It is really hard to find quality Christmas material for jazz ensemble that doesn't require a long time to prepare. Well, here it is! Carl Strommen has arranged a solid medley of all-time favorite Chr...

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...

This holiday favorite is a must to feature on your holiday concert!

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...

Ever since The Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie The Jungle Book, this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy arrangem...

Written in a tongue-in-cheek jump swing style, this medium swing tune was featured in the movie Blast from the Past starring Brendan Fraser and Alicia Silverstone. Roger's chart for vocal soloist is s...

The all-time classic Frank Sinatra signature tune really shines in this easy-to-perform arrangement by Roy Phillippe. All of the famous licks are presented in this chart but with considerations made f...

You've Got A Friend In Me' ist ein sehr beliebter Swing-Titel von Randy Newman aus dem Diney/Pixar-Animationsfilm 'Toy Story', gesungen von Michael Bublé auf dem Album 'To Be Loved'. Das Original-Arra...

From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swingin' and aptly titled 'Cool.' Mark's version for young players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair wit...