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Adeste Fideles - arr. Stan Kenton Angels We Have Heard on High - arr. Ralph Carmichael Carol of the Bells (Edited) - arr. Rich DeRosa / Bob Curnow
 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.  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.
Carol of the Bells (Pro) - arr. Rich DeRosa / Bob Curnow Deck the Halls with Jingle Bells - Richard DeRosa God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen - arr. Ralph Carmichael
 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. It would be difficult to find a more perfect holiday concert opener than this new arrangement by Rich DeRosa. The 1961 Capitol Records recording of Christmas music was a smash hit for Kenton.
Good King Wenceslas - arr. Ralph Carmichael Holly and the Ivy, The - arr. Ralph Carmichael Joy to the World - arr. Rich DeRosa
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.   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.
Kenton Christmas Revisited, A – arr. Bob Curnow O Holy Night - arr. Ralph Carmichael O, Tannenbaum - arr. Ralph Carmichael

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

 		 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.
Once In Royal David's City - arr. Ralph Carmichael Twelve Days of Christmas, The - arr. Ralph Carmichael We Three Kings - 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.
What Child Is This? - arr. Richard DeRosa
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!