Santa Baby: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

Santa Baby: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Santa Baby: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43703
Price: 70.00 USD
Availability: InStock

As Recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

Words and music by Joan Javits, Philip Springer, and Tony Springer / arr. Gordon Goodwin

Grade: 6 (Professional / Very Advanced)

Item: 00-43703

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A 135 BPM shuffle, Gordon Goodwin's "Santa Baby" features the melody played by bass trombone! The chart features a sax soli, optional piccolo in alto 2, and the lead trumpet range is up to written high G. Add in a few modulations with solo space provided for alto 1 and 2, tenor 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombones 1 and 2, and you have a swingin', fun, and clever chart in every way. (2:22)

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Series: Gordon Goodwin Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 70

UPC: 038081498805

SKU: 00-43703

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About the Composer: Joan Javits

Joan Javits co-wrote "Santa Baby" with Philip Springer and Tony Springer in 1953. The song became a holiday standard through Eartha Kitt's iconic 1953 recording and has since been performed by countless artists across multiple genres. Javits' contribution to this enduring novelty classic demonstrates how a well-crafted hook and witty lyric can transcend decades of popular music.

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Why we love this

Gordon Goodwin's treatment of "Santa Baby" keeps the song's playful spirit intact while delivering serious jazz writing. The bass trombone lead melody is an unexpected choice that gives the familiar tune a fresh voice, and the strategic solo spots across the section (altos, tenors, trumpet 4, and trombones) ensure everyone gets a moment to shine without overshadowing the arrangement's clever overall concept.

What to expect

A sophisticated holiday romp that balances novelty with genuine musicianship. The shuffle groove and playful bass trombone melody create an irreverent warmth, while the key modulations and sectional writing keep the ensemble engaged and the audience smiling.

Who it's for

Advanced jazz ensembles with strong individual soloists and section cohesion. The Grade 6 difficulty and written range demands (particularly the trumpet's high G) require players with mature technique and the ability to swing with confidence at moderate tempo.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the shuffle feel early in rehearsal. The 135 BPM swing pocket is essential to the groove, so establish that before layering in the sectional independence.
Balance the bass trombone melody so it cuts through without overpowering. This unconventional lead voice requires the player to sit confidently in the front of the section's sound.
Feature each solo strategically in performance. The distributed solo space across altos, tenors, trumpet 4, and trombones means rehearsal time devoted to vetting who takes what and building confidence in those moments pays dividends in the final performance.
Navigate the modulations crisply. The chart's multiple key centers demand rhythmic precision from the rhythm section and clear articulation from the horn sections to register the shifts cleanly.

How to use it

This works perfectly as a winter concert closer or a mid-concert palate cleanser between more serious jazz repertoire. Pair it with other Goodwin charts or contemporary jazz charts to showcase your ensemble's facility with rhythm section grooves and section soloing.