Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

Transcribed from her Harold Arlen songbook album, this stunning Ella Fitzgerald chart was originally arranged by the late, great Billy May and is an absolute classic. We have simplifies the sax lines...

The duet featured on the DVD 'Live At The Albert '. Key as recorded.

The Robbie Williams School Band Chart specially written for student/amateur swing bands. In addition to the usual 8 Brass and 5 Saxes we have included optional Flutes, Clarinets and Horn in F. Very sa...

The great Duke Ellington standard, as featured by Tony Bennett & Michael Bublé on the 'Duets II' album. Vocal range: A-Bb Trumpet range: D Trombone range: A Tenor 1 Solo written out, or Optional ad l...

Robbie and Guy Chambers back together (at last!) for this opening number on the 'Swings Both Ways' Album. A Perfect and very playable new number for a concert or party night. Key: Bb Vocal range: A -...

If you want a chart that swings, this is it! This incredible arrangement by Quincy Jones of Walk, Don't Run was recorded by the great Count Basie Orchestra on their album Hits of the 50's & 60's - Thi...

As recorded on the brilliant CD Afrique, by the Count Basie Orchestra, and also (in another form) by the Buddy Rich Band on the CD Swingin' New Big Band. This chart is an up-tempo swing tune which jus...

Christmas music was never meant to be boring! Paul's infectious Latin style on this familiar classic will be the highlight of your holiday concert!

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...

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...

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...

A holiday fav, arranged as Latin bossa with a swing intro. Played around 134 BPM, no solo just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. Lead trumpet range is up to written G on top of the s...

Although everyone plays it, Jingle Bells was never as hip as in this jumpin' and jivin' swing version from Rick Stitzel. Not just your run-of-the-mill token holiday offering, you won't find anyone in...

This holiday classic has been recorded by countless jazz artists through the years. Arranged here in a medium tempo swing style, Rick's chart will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Irving Berling's unforgettable holiday classic is a perfect choice for your winter concert. This easy yet effective setting will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Includes six Christmas favorites: The Christmas Waltz - Frosty the Snow Man - A Holly Jolly Christmas - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Rudolph the Red-Nosed R...

You can't go wrong with one of the best holiday songs ever written. Roger's chart will bring out the best in your vocalist, and will bring smiles to your audience.

You'd better watch out, because Dave Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of this holiday favorite really brings Santa to town! This one features the vocalist in a special way and includes a tenor sax solo pa...

Composed in the '50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Star, and more recently the Brian Setzer Orchestra. A dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday concert!

Based on the holiday melody 'Ukrainian Bell Carol,' add some tongue-in-cheek spy-themed flavor and you have the perfect holiday swing chart. Play it and you'll hear the spy quotes. It's easy to rehear...

As arranged for the WDR Big Band, Rich DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol Hark, the 'Herald Angels Sing' is a light, happy, easy-swinging chart that is playable by almost any band...

Recorded by Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith fame) for the movie The Polar Express, here is a lively jump swing tune that is clearly over the top! The tempo is frantic, and the brass licks are blistering. S...

From The Jungle Book, this timeless classic appeared in the original movie as well as the latest blockbuster hit. With a 2-beat swing style and well-known melody, this one is impossible not to like. T...

Here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. Perfect for quickly building a library of great sounding charts. Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, pia...