Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Samba - Difficult

Publisher: Jazz Lines Publications

The briskly paced samba groove that underpins Tom Kubis' arrangement of "Deck the Halls" turns the traditional carol into an exciting, unpredictable ride for performers and listeners alike. The melody is repeated twice, with the counterpoint between horn sections ramping up the second time through. Keep your eyes out for the brief time signature shifts that pop up multiple times over the course of the performance. Some screaming trumpet work toward the end provides a jolt of excitement to the ending theme. Kubis' original recording featured an improvised guitar solo, but chord changes have been provided for trumpet as well if your ensemble either doesn't have a guitarist, or would like to open things up a bit. As recorded by the Tom Kubis Big Band on A Jazz Musicians' Christmas.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Electric Bass
Drums

Trumpet 1: G6 (opt. A6)
Trombone 1: G4