In the hands of master arranger and composer Gordon Goodwin, this often-recorded Christmas novelty becomes a holiday tour de force for big bands. It's a shuffle at about 135 bpm with the melody played by bass trombone! More features include a sax soli, optional piccolo in alto 2, and the lead trumpet range is up to written high G. Add in a few modulations with solo space provided for altos 1 and 2, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombones and you have a swingin', fun, and clever chart in every way!