Sammy Nestico

Approached with a stylistic lightness that should be well articulated, the strength and appeal of this setting comes from striking contrasts in dynamics and color -- one minute it's soft and subdued,...

Approached with a stylistic lightness that should be well articulated, the strength and appeal of this setting comes from striking contrasts in dynamics and color -- one minute it's soft and subdued,...

Originally issued in 1974, this chart penned for the Count Basie band has everything you'd expect from a Sammy Nestico classic -- solos for piano and tenor, sax and brass solis, a solid ensemble shout...

In this delightful adaptation for augmented jazz ensemble, a grandiose introduction gives way to a solid, medium-tempo swing that will have all feet tapping. By using the full range of dynamics, the e...

In this delightful adaptation for augmented jazz ensemble, a grandiose introduction gives way to a solid, medium-tempo swing that will have all feet tapping. By using the full range of dynamics, the e...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Have A Nice Day, this Nestico classic opens with a short ensemble blast at fortissimo-plus before two trombones (1st and 2nd) present the mai...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Have A Nice Day, this Sammy Nestico classic opens with a short ensemble blast at fortissimo-plus before two trombones (1st and 2nd) present t...

Composer Neal Hefti wrote this classic swinger for Count Basie and legendary arranger Sammy Nestico scored it for the Jazz Band Series. Your band will shine on this medium tempo chart and the ensemble...

Mack the Knife from The Three Penny Opera is designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. Optional parts include f...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico's classic arrangement of this Frank Foster jazz standard! Including all the signature piano stylings, muted brass on the first strain, s...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico's classic arrangement of this Frank Foster jazz standard! Including all the signature piano stylings, muted brass on the first strain, s...

Recorded on the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time and adapted from the tune Blue Daniel, this chart romps along in 'four' instead of 'three' and sounds harder than it is. It features a sax chorus and solos by...

Recorded on the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time and adapted from the tune Blue Daniel, this chart romps along in "four" instead of "three" and sounds harder than it is. It features a sax chorus and solos by...

Recorded by Count Basie as a feature for two trombones, this updated, advanced-level version for the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time now features four trombones out front and a strong ensemble chorus. Sammy...

Recorded by Count Basie as a feature for two trombones, this updated, advanced-level version for the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time now features four trombones out front and a strong ensemble chorus. Sammy...

Recorded by Count Basie as a feature for two trombones, Sammy's updated revision now features four trombones out front and a strong ensemble chorus. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with cho...

This bright jazz style chart for advanced groups was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, and requires a trumpet section that can play with delicacy and power. Solo work for trumpet and pi...

This bright jazz style chart for advanced groups was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, and requires a trumpet section that can play with delicacy and power. Solo work for trumpet and pi...

This bright jazz style chart was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, and requires a trumpet section with both delicacy and power. This piece contains solo work for trumpet and piano, alon...

Recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, this tenor sax feature requires the backgorund volume to stay comfortable under the soloist. Save the volume for measure 28, and also the big build up...

This tenor sax feature requires the background volume to stay comfortable under the soloist. Save the volume for measure 28, and also the big build up at measure 49 to make for an interesting ending....

Written for and dedicated to the great Doc Severinsen, this trumpet feature in a variety of styles -- expressive, swing, jazz waltz, samba -- provides two solo parts -- one as played by Doc, and anoth...

Feature your young trumpet section on this tasteful Sammy Nestico original. The bright rhythms and contemporary harmonies assure that this will become a standard of young band literature. Sammy's skil...

Performance time - ca. 10:15. Includes: Georgia on My Mind: Skylark: Lazy River: Heart and Soul: Star Dust

Scored for augmented jazz ensemble, this adaptation of the famous Scottish tune alternates between traditional 6/8 and swingin' 4/4 meters while the tempo remains constant. Good balance between woodwi...