SKU: AP.49205

ISBN 9781470647155. UPC: 038081566382. English.

Yep, 2021 marks the 20-year anniversary of the original Chicken chart arranged by Kris Berg---it's time to celebrate with Son of the Chicken! This original is more accessible for younger bands with a chorale intro, written solos for trumpet 1 and tenor 1, and lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. It's funky. It's hip 'cause everybody loves the chicken! (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: CL.032-4553-01

This wonderfully creative medley of Up On The Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, and Jingle Bells puts the Happy in Happy Holidays! The saxophone section is featured throughout, with sections of a chorale, stop-time, straight-ahead swing, and even some 2-beat! Playable with limited instrumentation, even if you only have 2 altos and 1 tenor. Give your saxes, audiences, and yourself an early present this year when you play this fun chart!

SKU: KN.52060

Recorded by the Ashley Alexander Big Band in 1985 on the album Powerslide (Pausa), this alto sax feature opens in a beautiful rock ballad style before launching into an irresistible double-time samba. The solo part includes written lines for the opening and ending sections with an improvised section (64 bars) between. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 4:45.

SKU: CL.032-4962-00

Have your beginning jazz band sounding great on a swinging holiday chart in no time! This bluesy version of Jingle Bells makes playing this chart a two for one deal, combining the need to prepare for those holiday concerts and assemblies, while providing the opportunity to teach the blues form to young jazz musicians. It’s also a perfect way for more experienced bands to open up and solo over the blues in their holiday concert. A chart your students will want to play year after year!

SKU: KN.52352

UPC: 822795523522.

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for their All-State Jazz Ensemble in the year 2000, this medium-advanced, bright swing chart holds challenges for all. From the opening horn line to the driving shout chorus, a solid sense of time is essential. An open solo section may be expanded as desired, and in his score notes, Doug recommends that the ability of the band should determine the performance tempo.

SKU: CL.032-2209-00

The perfect ``groove-tune’’ feature for this year’s festival appearances, this half-time rock burner features guitar and tenor. A super chart with plenty of audience appeal by this veteran arranger.