Santa Baby (J.McGahan)

Dive into the festive season with Jon MacGahan's sophisticated big band arrangement of "Santa Baby." This 42-page professional-grade jazz chart reimagines the classic holiday tune, originally popularized by Eartha Kitt in 1953, infusing it with a cool jazz sensibility. Crafted for a full big band instrumentation including Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Vocal, this arrangement offers a medium difficulty level, suitable for both advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional big bands. MacGahan's "Santa Baby" presents a playful yet elegant interpretation, characterized by lush, contemporary jazz harmonies and captivating rhythmic patterns that evoke a relaxed swing feel. The arrangement features well-articulated ensemble passages, providing ample opportunity for dynamic contrast and showcasing the full power and subtlety of the big band.