Sheet Music by Sammy Nestico at Kendor Music: Signature Style

Originally recorded by Count Basie and played by him at a Grammy Awards concert, this arrangement was also recorded by the SWR Big Band in 2005 on their CD "Basie-cally Sammy." It has optional solos f...

Recorded on the Sammy Nestico CD This Is The Moment, this revised arrangement does not call for flutes, woodwinds, French horns or tuba, though some additional personnel (second keyboard/synthesizer,...

Recorded on the Sammy Nestico CD This Is The Moment, this revised arrangement does not call for flutes, woodwinds, French horns or tuba, though some additional personnel (second keyboard/synthesizer,...

Recorded on the Sammy Sammy Nestico CD This Is The Moment, this revised arrangement does not call for flutes, woodwinds, French horns or tuba, though some additional personnel (second keyboard/synthes...

Although this arrangement resembles a ballad, a steady groove must be maintained throughout. At measure 101 the drummer should play tasteful fills between ensemble phrases. The final chorus features a...

Although this arrangement resembles a ballad, a steady groove must be maintained throughout. At measure 101 the drummer should play tasteful fills between ensemble phrases. The final chorus features a...

Although this arrangement resembles a ballad, a steady groove must be maintained throughout. At measure 101 the drummer should play tasteful fills between ensemble phrases. The final chorus features a...

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...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, this bright swing classic opens with an improvised piano solo backed by rhythm section before the whole band jumps on board 28 bars later. Tenor sax and piano...

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...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their classic Basie-Straight Ahead album, this swingin' number will bring a smile to players and listeners alike as solo piano takes center stage from start...

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 d...

As recorded on the great Basie-Straight Ahead album of 1968 by Count Basie, this swing outing features solid section and full-ensemble writing, brass buckets, sax scoops, drum fills, and piano in the...

Recorded by Count Basie on his Basie-Straight Ahead album, the "Moocho Fasto!" style marking at the start of this fast swing outing for proficient players sums it up pretty well. Improvised solos for...

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...

Performed by Count Basie & His Orchestra, this classic swing excursion in bright 4 gets off to a great start with an ad lib piano solo followed by a full-group chorus. Then both tenors step into the s...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their classic Basie-Straight Ahead album, this swingin' number will bring a smile to players and listeners alike as solo piano takes center stage from start...

Recorded by Count Basie on his Basie-Straight Ahead album, the Moocho Fasto! style marking at the start of this fast swing outing for proficient players sums it up pretty well. Improvised solos for pi...

Opening with a light waltz in the style intended by Borodin, the music gives way to a medium swing style featuring bucket-muted brass and sax section solis. For best results, good breath support and s...

Opening with a light waltz in the style intended by Borodin, the music gives way to a medium swing style featuring bucket-muted brass and sax section solis. For best results, good breath support and s...

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...