Christmas and Holiday Jazz Ensemble Charts

This 5/4 presentation of a Christmas classic is arranged in the style of Dave Brubeck's Take Five. Modern jazz harmonies throughout are built on both open fourths and traditional thirds with upper

This traditional Christmas carol begins with the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies in a chorale style before moving into a medium-tempo jazz waltz. Students will have the opportunity to study standard

Understated, straight-ahead swing a la Dave Brubeck meets traditional English Christmas carol. There's mostly full-ensemble playing with a brief, written trumpet solo, cued for trombone. Features drums

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 Neal Hefti composition Cute set the standard for soft and sophisticated ensemble work in the winds with the drummer playing soloistic fills using brushes. This arrangement of Joy to the

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, but it

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.

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, a more open and airy approach to the B section  provides a

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

This is a unique treatment of a holiday favorite! The attention-grabbing introduction is followed by solo alto on the melody, then joined by the tenor. The driving rock builds all the way to the end, and

Wow, this upbeat, swinging arrangement checks all the boxes! The jazzy statement of the tune features hip unison lines with some punchy ensemble support. Modest solo changes or written solos will encourage

This reimagining of a classic holiday staple will be a surefire favorite at your holiday concert! Influenced by the sounds of Latin America, this arrangement includes a fun montuno and a swing

Here's a cool arrangement featuring one of the most recognized of all holiday tunes! It is clever, fun, easy-to-prepare tune, and most importantly, it swings! Straight-ahead ensemble playing throughout - no

This tune is a fresh new twist on the classic carol Good King Wenceslas. It's not only a great way to start teaching swing style, the four-bar solo section over easy changes also provides a

This funky version of a holiday favorite is accessible to younger bands and will be a hit at your holiday concert. With ad-lib solos for the winds, you will be able to give your students a good opportunity

This funky version of the holiday favorite The First Noel, with its unique treatment of a holiday standard, is accessible to younger jazz ensembles. Flexible instrumentation charts are written for

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

Buckle your seat belts! This is a high-octane, punk-rock rendition of a Christmas classic. Your guitar player can bring out all his pedals and your tenor sax soloist can go crazy. Jingle Bells is

Here is a sensational arrangement for your Christmas jazz concert. The arrangement features a great deal of beautifully constructed lines that sweep through the music. The counterpoint and the ensemble

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

This driving Latin rock version of the Christmas classic makes the perfect ending to your holiday concert. The solo section features space for ad-lib solos for trumpet, alto sax or tenor sax before the

This easy jazz-rock ballad takes a nice eloquent twist on the holiday standard with just the right amount of subtle funkiness to keep things exciting. With beautiful counterlines in the saxophones and a

This chart is both original and fun! Using themes from Handel's "Messiah" woven throughout exciting big band shout chorus writing, this chart is truly an inventive take on a holiday classic! The solo

Starting out with an eloquent brass chorale, this tender arrangement of the holiday standard features some nice moments including a climactic lead trumpet soaring above the band. There are short written