Sammy Nestico

From the Sammy Nestico album Night Flight, here is a classic flag-waver that pulls out all the stops. Driving and modal, this scorcher offers enjoyable challenges for every section. There is plenty of...

Das legendäre Stück "Opus One", meisterhaft arrangiert von Sammy Nestico, ist ein swingender Klassiker im Big-Band-Stil. Nesticos Arrangement besticht durch strahlende Blech-Sätze, energiegeladene Tut...

Das legendäre Stück "Opus One", meisterhaft arrangiert von Sammy Nestico, ist ein swingender Klassiker im Big-Band-Stil. Nesticos Arrangement besticht durch strahlende Blech-Sätze, energiegeladene Tut...

This is the definitive swing chart composed and arranged by the legendary Sammy Nestico. Straight from the Quincy Jones/Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD, this chart starts off swinging and then swings even...

Originally written for the Sammy Nestico 'Dark Orchid' recording and later reprised on 'A Portrait Of Sammy,' this classic swing tune gives all of the solo work to piano -- first in the opening 48 bar...

Aufgenommen vom Count Basie Orchestra hat diese Swingnummer alle typischen Basie-Zutaten. Solo (wie notiert oder ad lib) für Trompete. Die Stimmen der Rhythmusgruppe sind nicht vollständig notiert (z....

Schneller Swing mit Solo (ad lib) für Klavier, Tenor-Saxophon 1 & 2 und Schlagzeug. Die Stimmen der Rhythmusgruppe sind nicht vollständig notiert (z.T. nur Akkorde).

As recorded by Dennis Bono and arranged by Sammy Nestico, here is a hard-hitting medium swing chart on this familiar standard. The band gets a chance to shine here in addition to providing support for...

After a brief vacation from writing, and at 94 years of age, Sammy Nestico is back! As a tribute to Charlie Barnet's signature tune, here is a stunning flag-waver from the master himself. Sammy joined...

This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes and smooth as silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows al...

Sammy Nestico loved horses and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love...Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a great straight ahead swing chart, there is also a tip o...

Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is "Mucho Fasto" which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of...

This exciting chart was recorded by both the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band. As you may know, Buddy Rich did not read music, and Sammy tells the story that Buddy heard this chart re...

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...

Die Höhepunkte dieses schnellen Swings sind die improvisierten Soli für Klavier, Tenor-Saxophon und Schlagzeug.

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...

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 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...

Sammy's unparalleled craftsmanship is evident in this masterpiece for younger bands. In one tempo throughout, there's a hint of 'march style' and more than a hint of solid ensemble writing.

The master of jazz arranging, Sammy Nestico, pays tribute to America's most notable art form with this montage for concert band. Four distinct styles in the history of American jazz are represented wi...