Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Walrus Little Big Band Charts Series Very entertaining light funk setting of this classic Christmas tune. Open solo section with interesting but manageable chord changes to blow over. Lots of thick fu...

A 6/4 Gospel ballad features the brass (flugelhorns suggested) on the nicely harmonized melody, with a fun bass trombone part throughout. Piano solos over the second chorus, and saxes wait until the t...

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...

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...

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...

Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds after the initial treatment of the melody...

Using a light and breezy Calypso vibe, this arrangement will be as much fun to play as it is to hear. There are several interesting melodic and harmonic twists that will keep everyone on their toes, b...

The Neal Hefti composition for the Basie band called Cute set the standard for soft and sophisticated ensemble work in the winds with the drummer playing soloistic fills using brushes. This arrangemen...

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...

This beautifully arranged version of the classic Silent Night features unique and colorful harmony to accompany the carol in a refreshing new setting. The ensemble is featured throughout...no improvis...

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...

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...