Christmas and Holiday Jazz Ensemble Charts

Here is a fresh, relaxed swinging arrangement of the beloved Charlie Brown Christmas favorite. Set in 4/4 and scored for small jazz ensemble, this setting shows off rich harmonic writing, hip swinging

The holidays never had it so good! The classic carol Deck the Halls has been turned into a funky, rhythmic piece that will definitely be a crowd pleaser. There is a terrific winds-only section

The jaunty traditional melody appears briefly in its original 6/8 time before you're off on full ensemble, straight-ahead swing. A brief sax soli and some short drum set interjections take the role of

Rich bucket mute ensemble-harmony and a roaring shout section decorate this warm, lilting Basie-style ballad of the classic English carol. Seasonal solos for piano (written), tenor sax (changes only) and

After opening with an easy written solo for piano on O Christmas Tree, the winds enter in a new key with an elegant statement of the melody. The tempo gets kicked up into swing tempo for a clever

A value-packed addition to your seasonal programming, this set includes four complete arrangements in contrasting styles. Included are unique arrangements of Hark, The Herald Angels Sing; Joy

Few holiday songs have had the staying power and popularity of this familiar classic, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s but also The Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and

Bring the holidays on in a funky fashion with this medley of Christmas classics! The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisles! Familiar tunes, solid

Arranged for big band, this holiday swing chart is based on O Christmas Tree and features a written or improvised alto sax solo in the solo section. Reminiscent of a 1940s light swing chart, it

Tannenbaum is a small-group holiday swing chart based on O Christmas Tree and features a written or improvised alto sax solo in the solo section. Reminiscent of a 1940s swinger, it also

This chart is a Latin treatment of the familiar Christmas carol and focuses on carols in a minor key. It also includes quotes from several other Christmas tunes, also in minor keys. At one point the lower

With a fun and lively New Orleans second line treatment, this setting of the traditional The Holly and the Ivy takes the familiar melody and transforms it into a great chart for holiday concerts.

Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite year after year, and in the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for young players. Playable with optional

The holiday classic Jingle Bells is presented here in swing style a la Benny Golson's Killer Joe. It's a Christmas production chart that will be the highlight of a holiday or winter

Originally heard in the landmark 1965 TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the music composed and recorded by Vince Guaraldi has taken on a life of its own. Christmas Is Coming is a

Even before being featured in the hit movie "Elf," this holiday favorite was bringing good cheer to the Christmas season. This straight-ahead, medium-tempo swing chart will come together quickly and

Developing jazz players will have great fun rehearsing and performing these Christmas favorites from the immensely popular TV special. The four complete songs include: Linus and Lucy; Christmas Time Is

Recorded by countless jazz artists through the years, this holiday classic is arranged here in a medium tempo swing style. It features your vocalist or tenor sax soloist and will sound great with limited

It's holiday mash-up time! This is a clever combination of the traditional carol with sultry Brazilian jazz a la Stan Getz. Two transcribed solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet (or flugelhorn)

Recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this familiar tune has become a perennial holiday favorite. Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with big band, the opening rubato section is followed by a

Looking for that very easy Christmas chart for your all-important holiday concert? This familiar holiday classic is perfect for beginning jazz ensembles! Arranged here in a moderate tempo swing style,

Flexibility abounds in this small group set including four beloved holiday treasures. Containing parts for Bb, Eb, and C Instruments plus Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums, the instrumentation can

Although written for the Charlie Brown TV Christmas special in 1965, Christmas Time Is Here has gone on to become a popular modern day holiday standard. Here's a beautiful setting by Mark Taylor