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Adeste Fideles - arr. Rich DeRosa Adeste Fideles - arr. Stan Kenton Angels We Have Heard on High - arr. Ralph Carmichael
   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.  The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton. The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
Carol of the Bells (Edited) - arr. Rich DeRosa / Bob Curnow Carol of the Bells (Pro) - arr. Rich DeRosa / Bob Curnow Christmas Medley - arr. Stan Kenton
 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.  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. 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).
Deck the Halls with Jingle Bells - Richard DeRosa First Noel, The - arr. Bob Curnow Go, Tell It on The Mountain - arr. Ted Wilson
It would be difficult to find a more perfect holiday concert opener than this new arrangement by Rich DeRosa.  Curnow has adapted the amazing vocal arrangements of David Maddux for the jazz ensemble.  A medium latin groove setting for a marvelous trombone solo on the melody.
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen - arr. Ralph Carmichael God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen - arr. Rich DeRosa God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen - arr. Ted Wilson
The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton. DeRosa’s delightful, contemporary setting on “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” has a moderate samba feel and features the soprano saxophone throughout.  A loping, swinging version, featuring alto saxophone throughout.
Good King Wenceslas - arr. Ralph Carmichael Good King Wenceslas - arr. Ted Wilson Hark, the Herald Angels Sing - arr. Rich DeRosa
The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.  A wonderfully fresh and inventive funk chart (Yup!).   "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" is a light, happy, easy-swing chart that is playable by most any band.
Holly and the Ivy, The - arr. Ralph Carmichael Joy to the World - arr. Rich DeRosa Kenton Christmas Revisited, A – arr. Bob Curnow
The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.   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.

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.

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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
O Holy Night - arr. Ralph Carmichael O, Tannenbaum - arr. Ralph Carmichael Once In Royal David's City - arr. Ralph Carmichael
 The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.  The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.  The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
Silent Night - arr. Bob Curnow Silent Night - arr. Ted Wilson Twelve Days of Christmas, The - arr. Ralph Carmichael
 Curnow has adapted the amazing vocal arrangements of David Maddux for the jazz ensemble.  This is a very hip, slow, 3/4 version, with lush, warm voicings. The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
We Three Kings - arr. Ralph Carmichael We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Rich DeRosa What Child Is This? - arr. Richard DeRosa
We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Rich DeRosa
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The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.

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

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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

 		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!