God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: Jazz Ensemble as recorded by the Big Phat Band is the perfect Christmas song to get every one in a festive mood.This swinging Christmas classic for big band features plenty of space for solos all over the band.

One of the most soulful ballads ever written this standard has been recorded by artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Blood Sweat & Tears. Rick's easy arrangement features rich harmonies with full ensemble writing. A shortwritten solo is included for any sax but no improvised solos are required.

Recorded by Earth Wind and Fire here is one of their classic tunes arranged in a medium funk style for jazz ensemble. Trombones take the lead in the beginning followed by solos for piano and alto sax. There is plenty of solid andeffective writing for the full ensemble as well.