Wow! You have never heard “Jingle Bells” like this! After a slow swing intro, the chart goes into a New Orleans Second Line groove that alternates with straight-ahead swing. This chart will be a holiday hit!

Program Notes

I am a novice at writing for the Jazz Ensemble, so when working on this, I wanted to create something that I would enjoy listening to. One of the things that truly captivates me is when a writer alternates smoothly between swing and another style. It might be a bit compli...