The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. It contained arrangements by Kenton and Ralph Carmichael of traditional Christmas music. This particular

Arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. Scored as a full ensemble chorale, this moving piece is filled with fluid

Set as a bright swinger at about 200 bpm, and originally arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas song Angels We Have Heard on High is an

This magnificent scoring of Carol of the Bells by Rich DeRosa was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band. Bob Curnow has adapted the score in two versions to allow for

It would be difficult to find a more ideal holiday chart than this arrangement by Rich DeRosa. It begins with a powerful, jubilant fanfare that seamlessly melds into a fun calypso style. Interweaving

Rich DeRosa provides yet another wonderful Christmas arrangement to the big-band repertoire. This delightful contemporary setting of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen has a moderate samba feel and

The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. It contained arrangements by Kenton and mostly Ralph Carmichael of traditional Christmas music.

The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. It contained arrangements by Kenton and mostly Ralph Carmichael of traditional Christmas music. This

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

The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. It contained arrangements by Kenton and Ralph Carmichael of traditional Christmas music. This particular

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

The brilliant arrangements done for the Stan Kenton Orchestra by Ralph Charmichael have been adapted into a medley of fresh, modern versions containing Angels We Have Heard on High; The Holly and the

With a nod to the wonderful Dave Maddux arrangement written for the vocal group First Call, Bob Curnow has created a gorgeous version for big band. Every jazz group needs Christmas charts to perform, and

The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. It contained arrangements by Kenton and mostly Ralph Carmichael of traditional Christmas music. This