Jazz Christmas Combo Charts

This holiday chart is a down-and-dirty funk chart based on the traditional favorite Angels We Have Heard on High. With a nice feel, it features syncopated rhythms, an interesting

Young and developing jazz musicians can now study, learn and perform with these flexible-instrumentation Christmas and holiday charts for small jazz groups arranged in various styles. At the easy to

This laid-back rock version of the traditional Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is great for a holiday concert. All the rhythm section parts are fully notated so your group can create

"Ho! Ho! Ho!" This set of holiday combo books will put a twinkle in anyone's eye! The collection contains 12 charts that are easy enough for younger players, and we think even pros can make use of them...

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

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

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

Here's a great little chart that will offer a lot of variety for holiday performances! Scored for flexible instrumentation small groups, it's a fun rock chart based on Good King Wenceslas with

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.

The Ted Sears holiday staple gets new life as an energetic samba. Written-out improv-type solos are provided for two instruments.  Instrumentation is 2 tpts., 1 tbn.  and 3 saxes plus gtr., bs.

Flexibly arranged for three-plus horns and rhythm section, this combo chart features four great songs: The Fool on the Hill; In My Life; Lady Madonna and With a Little Help from My

Four terrific holiday favorites for jazz combo including: Frosty The Snowman; Silver Bells; Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow and I'll Be Home for Christmas. Flexibly scored for

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

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

A rock version of one of the most famous Christmas carols, it features flexible instrumentation and a funky groove in the rhythm section that will energize your students and audience! Even though it is

Here's a lighthearted jazz waltz version of the holiday favorite Jingle Bells that will be wonderful change-of-pace programming for any holiday jazz performance! Played at around 168 bpm, it

Reimagined as a combo reduction of the well-known jazz ensemble chart, this version will be the highlight of any concert program. Instrumentation is for two trumpets, trombone, three saxes, guitar, bass,

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

Three Guys is a flexible-instrumentation combo chart based on the traditional carol We Three Kings set in a jazz/rock style. Flexibility is the key to this small group arrangement which

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

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