Swinging Christmas Songs for Big Band

One of the great torch songs of all time, here is a medium swing version of Cry Me a River with a bluesy edge. This one will be fun to perform!

One of Peggy Lee's first recorded hits with the Benny Goodman Orchestra was this bluesy swing tune. The vocal part is not that difficult and Jerry's accompaniment works great.

This chart has it all. Featuring a great swing feel, solid scoring and dynamic contrasts, this arrangement is perfect for younger bands just learning to swing, or experienced bands showing that they c...

Sammy features the saxophones in this medium swing arrangement of the Cole Porter standard. Wonderful ensemble writing. No solos required.

This very special and historic publication is an exact transcription of the 1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington. David Berger's expertise is evident in the completely voiced out rhythm parts and w...

FRANZ GERSTBREIN is one of the leading composers and arrangers for german brass-bands and also known worldwide. After studying trumpet in Munich, he worked as an artist for the German Army-Orchestra R...

Composed by Lester Young, arranged by Dave Wolpe, this swinger features the sax section. Plenty of sax soli, a tenor solo and the always wonderful Wolpe shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written...

Arranger Dave Wolpe delivers a classic swing vocal chart in the Sinatra style. Arranged in two keys for flexibility, this one features a trombone solo in the shout chorus. High key is E-flat (range is...

Dave Wolpe's superb chart for vocalist and jazz ensemble is arranged in two keys for flexibility: low key of C and high key is F-just flip the page for the preferred key! In addition, an optional part...

Night and Day never sounded so good! Solo vocal with jazz ensemble arranged in the Sinatra style with a tenor sax solo and supurb ensemble writing. Arranged in two keys for vocal flexibility - just fl...

Perhaps the most famous time chart of all time, Take Five is in 5/4 but the rhythmic pattern is clear and consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement very accessible with easy alto sax and dru...

Bass 'bone players can count on one hand the good charts available for their instrument. Well, here is one of the best, arranged by Dave Wolpe. A medium-swing feel, this showcase will bring the best o...

All the key ingredients you would expect on this timeless swing tune and it's accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with...

A soulful tune with a catchy title and melody, Erik Morales captures composer Bobby Timmons's medium swing groove. At 120 BPM, with a slightly mysterious intro, the saxes grab the melody and it builds...

At 148 BPM, this medium swinger is arranged in two keys for flexibility, the high key is A-flat with the range from E-flat first line to third space C, treble clef. The low key is E-flat and the range...

Look out, old Mackie is back! This fabulous vocal chart modulates four times, up a half-step each time and has a written-out tenor solo and a big shout chorus. Arranged in two keys, the high key begin...

Swingin' and singin' with big band! This chart practically plays itself. The key is F minor, the vocal range is middle C to 3rd space C, and the lead trumpet range is to written F top line. Solo space...

A swing chart styled after the Michael Bublé version, arranger Scott Ragsdale nailed it. At 148 BPM, in the key of B-flat modulating to C, the vocal range is from F below middle C to 3rd space C, treb...

A fine vocal chart of a wonderful standard treated as a moderate swing. Arranged in two keys for flexibility, the low female key is C, and the vocal range is G below middle C to third line B. The high...

My Man Sam by Gordon Goodwin is a tribute to the late, great, brilliant arranger/composer, Sammy Nestico! The medium swing tempo is 134 BPM and the suggested written solos are for trumpet 2, alto 1, t...

One of the trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz classic is solidly scored for young players in this terrific arrangement by Mark Taylor. When it comes to playable charts...

This is a re-issue of the famous title featured by Count Basie and others. This should be in EVERY school jazz ensemble library and performed at least once a week. Great for teaching rhythmic ensemble...

Here's Glenn Miller's super hit authentically transcribed and re-created by Jeff Hest! This one is a must-do chart to teach the distinctive Glenn Miller sound and style. Its unique arrangement can be...