Sammy Nestico: Mittelschwere Noten

Scored for augmented jazz ensemble, this setting of the famous theme (a.k.a. Danny Boy) features legato woodwind flourishes and sustained brass chords. In his score notes, Sammy Nestico says that all...

Starting and ending as a ballad in a comfortable two-beat style, the jazz waltz midsection provides essential contrast in this beautiful arrangement of the Rimsky-Korsakoff classic. As always, attenti...

This beautiful, torchy jazz ballad in two tempos features solo trumpet throughout. Written lines with chord changes are provided for the soloist, and even though the solo lines are 'pretty,' they shou...

This beautiful, torchy jazz ballad in two tempos features solo trumpet throughout. Written lines with chord changes are provided for the soloist, and even though the solo lines are "pretty," they shou...

According to the score notes for this pensive adaptation, the key to a warm and colorful rendition lies chiefly in an exceptional emphasis on dynamics. Playing in a smooth legato style and with vibrat...

According to the score notes for this pensive adaptation, the key to a warm and colorful rendition lies chiefly in an exceptional emphasis on dynamics. Playing in a smooth legato style and with vibrat...

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...

This arrangement calls for a very lazy feel. Keep saxes quiet behind the piano solo (measures 21-25), and work on the split triplets in measures 35-36 since they offer a great opportunity to produce s...

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...

This tune has a comfortable tempo, easy ranges, well-balanced ensemble chorus and a very handsome harmonic structure. All parts are interesting and contribute to the whole picture. Trumpet, alto sax a...

Diese vereinfachte Version des Swing-Klassikers, der vom Count Basie Orchestra aufgenommen wurde, beginnt mit einem 12-taktigen Klaviersolo, das von Gitarre, Bass und Schlagzeug begleitet wird, bevor...

Scored for augmented jazz ensemble, this version of the old Scottish favorite is set in a very relaxed two-beat feel that clears the way for everyone to focus on playing with exaggerated dynamic contr...

Scored for augmented jazz ensemble, this version of the old Scottish favorite is set in a very relaxed two-beat feel that clears the way for everyone to focus on playing with exaggerated dynamic contr...

Der Komponist Neal Hefti schrieb diesen Swinger-Klassiker für Count Basie, und der legendäre Arrangeur Sammy Nestico hat ihn für die Jazz Band Series bearbeitet. Ihre Band wird mit diesem Stück in mit...

Mack the Knife aus der Dreigroschenoper ist für High School- und fortgeschrittene Junior High School-Bands konzipiert. Die Instrumentierung umfasst 5 Saxophone, 8 Blechbläser und 4 Rhythmusstimmen. Op...

With the first half of this arrangement written as a conventional waltz in 3/4 and the second half scored in 4/4 swing, this great classic for augmented jazz ensemble calls for clean, crisp articulati...

With the first half of this arrangement written as a conventional waltz in 3/4 and the second half scored in 4/4 swing, this great classic for augmented jazz ensemble calls for clean, crisp articulati...

Recorded on the SWR big Band CD Fun Time, this medium tempo ballad has an irresistible Latin beat.

From the first note to the last, solo oboe carries the day in this beautiful bossa nova setting of the famous Christmas season classic. Though some brief ad lib opportunities are given, written solo l...

From the first note to the last, solo oboe carries the day in this beautiful bossa nova setting of the famous Christmas season classic. Though some brief ad-lib opportunities are given, written solo l...

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

Sammy has done a masterful job with this early jazz classic. Written specifically wtih younger players in mind, this one is guaranteed to boost your band's confidence level and help them sound terrifi...

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

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...

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...