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  Arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. Scored as a brass and horn chorale, this moving piece is filled with fluid cantabile lines, engaging counterpoint, lush harmonies and gorgeous ensemble climaxes.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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Set as a bright swing, and originally arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol "Angels We Have Heard On High" is an adventure from beginning to end!
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This magnificent scoring of "Carol of the Bells" by Rich DeRosa (professor of composition/arranging at University of North Texas) was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band, Germany.
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This magnificent scoring of "Carol of the Bells" by Rich DeRosa (professor of composition/arranging at University of North Texas) was part of a long overture originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band, Germany.
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As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on "Merry Christmas", this chart has optional saxophone parts which nicely cover the french horn parts (originally written for only brass and rhythm section).
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It would be difficult to find a more perfect holiday concert opener than this new arrangement by Rich DeRosa.
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Curnow has adapted the amazing vocal arrangements of David Maddux for the jazz ensemble.
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A medium latin groove setting for a marvelous trombone solo on the melody.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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DeRosa’s delightful, contemporary setting on “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” has a moderate samba feel and features the soprano saxophone throughout.
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A loping, swinging version, featuring alto saxophone throughout.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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A wonderfully fresh and inventive funk chart (Yup!).
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"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" is a light, happy, easy-swing chart that is playable by most any band.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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This traditional tune in a zydeco feel and provides an entertaining journey from beginning to end. Focusing entirely on the ensemble, there is no improvisation in this piece.
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Due to Covid-19 The
Bob Curnow Big Band was not able to record this piece live. What you will hear
is a Finale midi playback. We ask your understanding and look forward to being
able to provide a recording of the great Curnow Big Band in the near future.
Hear The Music! See The Music!
Bob Curnow has taken the brilliant arrangements done for the Stan Kenton Orchestra by Ralph Charmichael and created a medley
of fresh, modern versions containing Angels
We Have Heard on High, The Holly and the Ivy, O, Tannenbaum and Good King Wenceslas. He then arranged
these wonderful carols for standard big band
instrumentation (5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, guitar,
bass and drums.) 5-4-4-4 $65.00
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With a nod to the wonderful David Maddux arrangement written for First Call, Bob has created a gorgeous version for big band.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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Curnow has adapted the amazing vocal arrangements of David Maddux for the jazz ensemble.
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This is a very hip, slow, 3/4 version, with lush, warm voicings.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
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Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. A tale of three kings making their journey towards Christ, all bearing gifts. Features solos on Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, and Piano. 5-4-4-4
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Due to Covid-19 The Bob Curnow Big Band was not able to
record this piece live. What you will hear is a Finale midi playback. We ask
your understanding and look forward to being able to provide a recording of the
great Curnow Big Band in the near future
Hear The Music! See The Music!
For the last few years, Rich
DeRosa has been writing the most wonderful, original charts based on the most revered Christmas carols and songs.
Those charts are some of Sierra Music’s best selling music. Here is yet another
sensational arrangement for your Jazz Christmas concert. The arrangement
features a great deal of beautifully constructed lines that sweep through the
music. The counterpoint and the ensemble writing will thrill you without a
doubt. Solos space is provided for piano and guitar, or it could easily be
assigned elsewhere. The ending is terrific, full of cascading figures and
gorgeous chords. You will be happy to have this in your library for yearly
performances. 5-4-4-4 $65.00
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Rich DeRosa continues to amaze us with his clever arrangements of traditional Christmas songs. This time, he has incorporated this Christmas favorite with a Wayne Shorter style/ feel, and the result is nothing short of spectacular!
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