Sammy Nestico: Intermediate Sheet Music

Known for his exceptionally rich tone and power, this jazz-flavored showcase for players with a working range to B5 is dedicated to the memory of the great Conrad Gozzo. Available in SmartMusic

Featuring the complete lead trumpet parts for 9 Nestico charts recorded by Count Basie on the classic Basie-Straight Ahead album, this book is a great primer for developing students of jazz.

Another hit from the Basie Straight Ahead album is this driving swinger in F minor. This chart gives the band a great chance to really play soft and make a huge build over an entire phrase to a fortis...

The quintessential recording of this chart was captured on the 1968 album called Basie Straight Ahead. Unlike many of Sammy's charts for Basie, this one starts with the Saxes and rhythm section instea...

Written in a medium swing style and featuring classic Nestico ensemble figures, this is a great-sounding chart for any vocalist.

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...

Featuring the complete lead alto parts for 9 Nestico charts recorded by Count Basie on the classic Basie-Straight Ahead album, this book is a great primer for developing students of jazz.

Recorded by Count Basie & His Orchestra in the late 1960's, this classic blues for developing ensembles features written or ad lib solos for trombone and drums. Midway through, shortly after the tromb...

Set in a laidback swing groove, this chart features a sax chorus, some driving ensemble sections, and solos for trombone, tenor sax, trumpet and piano (suggested solos provided for all). Sammy says th...

From the 'Basie-Straight Ahead' recording of 1968 featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones, Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal and Freddie Green, highlights here include a recurring alto/trumpet...

As recorded by Count Basie & His Orchestra for their Basie Straight Ahead album of 1968, this classic blues features a moderate tempo, piano and tenor solos, solid sax and brass solis, and a series of...

Sammy features the saxophones in this medium swing arrangement of the Cole Porter standard. Wonderful ensemble writing. No solos required.

Recorded in 1968 on the album Basie Straight Ahead this slow swinger defines the Basie style at this tempo. While not overly demanding technically, this chart will challenge even the best bands to pla...

An outstanding ballad for tenor or soprano saxophone soloist, this chart is truly gorgeous. Modest brass ranges (trumpet to fourth space E) make this arrangement accessible to most high school jazz en...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Basie Big Band album, this easy swing excursion for proficient players has all the ingredients you'd expect from a classic Basie chart -- tasteful pia...

Out of all Disney productions, 'Pinocchio' may be the most famous. The beautiful song When you wish upon a Star is not only popular from the animation film itself, but also as a separate song. It has...

Over the years, this enduring standard has had many notable recording, such as Joe Williams, Peggy Lee and many others. Sammy's swingin' chart is a natural choice for any vocalist. A winner!

Recorded on the SWR Big Band CD Fun Time, this medium tempo ballad has an irresistible Latin beat. Trumpets double on flugelhorn and solo space is reserved for trumpet/flugelhorn and alto sax. Each se...

Sammy Nestico wrote this arrangement for the album "A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas" and it has been played by many college and high school bands since it was published. It is Sammy through and throug...

Sammy Nestico wrote this arrangement for the album "A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas" and it has been played by many college and high school bands since it was published. It is Sammy through and throug...

Sammy Nestico wrote this arrangement for the album "A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas" and it has been played by many college and high school bands since it was published. It is Sammy through and throug...