Piano Jazz Christmas Sheet Music: The Best of the Season
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Looking for some great piano jazz Christmas sheet music? Look no further than this roundup of some of the best of the season!
The Best of the Season
Piano Jazz Christmas Sheet Music: The Best of the Season is a collection of some of the best holiday tunes arranged for solo piano and duet. This book has something for everyone, from traditional carols to modern pop hits.
Christmas Jazz
Christmas Jazz is a great way to get into the holiday spirit! This genre of music often features holiday classics reimagined with a jazzy twist. If you’re looking for some festive sheet music to play this holiday season, we’ve rounded up some of the best Christmas Jazz pieces for piano.
‘Tis the Season: This arrangement by Phillip Keveren is a jazzy take on the classic Christmas carol “Deck the Halls.” It’s a great choice for intermediate to advanced level pianists.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: This holiday favorite has been arranged for piano by Vince Guaraldi himself. If you’re a fan of the Peanuts gang, this is a must-have!
White Christmas: This beautiful ballad gets a jazzy makeover in this arrangement by Bill Boyd. It’s perfect for intermediate level pianists who are looking for a challenge.
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas: This heartwarming Christmas classic has been given new life in this jazz arrangement by Roger Emerson. It’s perfect for beginning to intermediate level pianists.
Holiday Jazz
If you love holiday music and you love jazz, then you’re in for a real treat! This collection of Christmas jazz sheet music features some of the best-known and well-loved holiday tunes, arranged for piano by some of the most talented jazz arrangers around. From “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” these arrangements will bring a touch of class and sophistication to your holiday gatherings.
New Year’s Jazz
Looking for some new year’s jazz to get you in the mood for celebrating? Check out our top picks for the best of the season!
-Auld Lang Syne: A classic New Year’s Eve melody, this one is sure to get you in the mood for a night of celebration.
-Baby, It’s Cold Outside: A fun and festive tune perfect for those cold winter nights.
-Let It Snow!: A great choice for anyone dreaming of a white Christmas.
-Winter Wonderland: A beautiful ballad that captures the magic of the season.
The Best of the Season: Christmas Jazz
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and of course, music. Jazz is the perfect genre to get you into the holiday spirit. There are many different types of Christmas jazz sheet music available, so finding the right one can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best of the season.
Jingle Bells
Few songs evoke the image and sound of Christmas quite like “Jingle Bells.” This simple, yet catchy melody was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, and has been a holiday favorite ever since.
For beginning jazz pianists, “Jingle Bells” is a great tune to start with. The melody is easy to play, and there are plenty of opportunities to add your own personal flair. In this arrangement, we’ll be using a number of different jazz chords, including major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th chords. We’ll also be adding in some tasty jazz licks to spice things up.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” is a Christmas song written by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie and first sung on Eddie Cantor’s radio show in November 1934. It became a hit in 1935 with a recording by the Harry Simeone Chorale and has been recorded by many other artists. The song has been adapted as part of several television specials and films.
The song is about Santa Claus’s yearly trip around the world to delivering presents to children. The simple melody is accompanied by countermelodies on the off-beat. It is in AABA format, with each section being eight bars long.
The lyrics to “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” first appeared in a book called The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus written by L. Frank Baum, published in 1902. The characters in the book are based on toys that Baum was familiar with as a child, including elves, reindeers, and Santa Claus himself.
White Christmas
“White Christmas” is a 1942 Irving Berlin song reminiscing about an old-fashioned Christmas setting. The best-known version was sung by Bing Crosby in the 1942 film Holiday Inn. According to the Guinness World Records, the version sung by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single of all time, with over 50 million copies sold.
The song has been covered by many other artists, including Frank Sinatra, Hugh Grant, Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, Pentatonix, and Justin Bieber.
The Best of the Season: Holiday Jazz
Jazz up your holiday season with some of the best Christmas jazz piano sheet music around. From classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to more modern hits like “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax, and let the holiday jazz flow.
Auld Lang Syne
One of the most popular Christmas songs, “Auld Lang Syne” is a Scottish ballad that asks people to remember times gone by. The melody of “Auld Lang Syne” is often associated with the New Year’s holiday.
Silent Night
One of the most popular Christmas carols of all time, “Silent Night” was written in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. The song has been recorded by countless artists over the years, including Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and many more.
We Three Kings
We Three Kings is a Christmas carol that has been translated into many languages. It was first published in the early 19th century and is most likely based on a French carol. The carol tells the story of the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus after his birth.
The melody of We Three Kings is very similar to that of another popular Christmas carol, Silent Night. Many scholars believe that the two songs were written by the same person. We Three Kings was first published in England in 1871, and it quickly became popular in the United States.
The most famous version of We Three Kings was recorded by the Harry Simeone Chorale in 1963. This version has been used in many films and television shows, including It’s a Wonderful Life and The Simpsons.
The Best of the Season: New Year’s Jazz
We all know that the holidays are a busy time of year. But what if you could sit down and enjoy some of the best piano jazz Christmas sheet music? That would be a great way to relax, wouldn’t it? Here are some of the best pieces of piano jazz Christmas sheet music to help you get through the holiday season.
Auld Lang Syne
Auld Lang Syne is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. It is well known in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world, its traditional use being to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight.
Happy New Year
Auld Lang Syne – Sonny Rollins
We Wish You a Merry Christmas – McCoy Tyner
Jingle Bells – Miles Davis
The Christmas Song – Chick Corea
White Christmas – Thelonious Monk
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Oscar Peterson
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Erroll Garner
What Child is This? – Bill Evans
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
One of the most popular Christmas carols of all time, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” has been recorded by countless artists over the years. It’s a perennial favorite of both young and old alike. This version for easy piano by Phillip Keveren is sure to become a favorite in your home as well.
