Sammy Nestico: Sammy Nestico: A Study In Contrasts

SKU: KN.SN70142S

UPC: 822795701425.

Origi nally recorded by Count Basie and revised for the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammythe tempo is very bright and features solo tenor sax. It also includes several places for up-front drum work and even allows room for an extended drum solo, if desired.

SKU: KN.SN70155

UPC: 822795701555.

Sammy Sammy Nestico, one of the most important figures in the evolution of the big band sound, has arranged this holiday classic for the Count Basie Orchestra recording A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas (Concord Records). This great medium advanced swing arrangement exemplifies the timeless Basie/Sammy Nestico style, and is a must-have for any holiday gig. Ad lib solo space is provided for 2nd Trumpet. Duration 2:30.

SKU: KN.SN70140

UPC: 822795701401.

After a 35 year hiatus, multi-Grammy winning composer/arranger Sammy Sammy Nestico has joined forces with the Count Basie Orchestra to arrange this chart for the A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas CD (Concord Records). This swing arrangement exemplifies the timeless Basie/Sammy Nestico style and is a must-have for all medium-advanced groups. Ad lib solo space is provided for 1st Tenor Saxophone. This is the perfect addition to any holiday gig. Duration 3:20.

SKU: KN.SN70155S

UPC: 822795701555.

Sammy Sammy Nestico, one of the most important figures in the evolution of the big band sound, has arranged this holiday classic for the Count Basie Orchestra recording A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas (Concord Records). This great medium advanced swing arrangement exemplifies the timeless Basie/Sammy Nestico style, and is a must-have for any holiday gig. Ad lib solo space is provided for 2nd Trumpet. Duration 2:30.

SKU: KN.SN70140S

UPC: 822795701401.

After a 35 year hiatus, multi-Grammy winning composer/arranger Sammy Sammy Nestico has joined forces with the Count Basie Orchestra to arrange this chart for the A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas CD (Concord Records). This swing arrangement exemplifies the timeless Basie/Sammy Nestico style and is a must-have for all medium-advanced groups. Ad lib solo space is provided for 1st Tenor Saxophone. This is the perfect addition to any holiday gig. Duration 3:20.

SKU: KN.SN70162

UPC: 822795701623.

Origi nally recorded as a soprano sax solo feature on the Sammy Sammy Nestico CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this arrangement allows two soloing options: playing it as a (1) soprano feature played by the 2nd Alto player, or as a (2) tenor feature played by the 1st Tenor player. Either way, the haunting solo leaves plenty of room for individual interpretation.

SKU: KN.SN70162S

UPC: 822795701623.

Origi nally recorded as a soprano sax solo feature on the Sammy Sammy Nestico CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this arrangement allows two soloing options: playing it as a (1) soprano feature played by the 2nd Alto player, or as a (2) tenor feature played by the 1st Tenor player. Either way, the haunting solo leaves plenty of room for individual interpretation.

SKU: KN.SN70118S

UPC: 822795701180.

Origi nally written for the Sammy 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 bars, then again in the middle and ending segments. In between the band tackles a terrific double counterpoint chorus and carries a full ensemble shout. Altos and tenors double on flute.

SKU: KN.SN70157S

UPC: 822795701579.

Recor ded 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/synthesizer, mallets, 2 percussion) are needed. This is a real specialty number that can't be played by every group, but bear in mind that it sounds more difficult than it really is. It is great fun to play, individual parts are not extreme, and the bright tempo doesn't call for a lot of fancy syncopation. With some committed rehearsal, this will work well on a diversified program.

SKU: KN.SN70170

UPC: 822795701708.

Writt en for and recorded by the Sammy Sammy Nestico Orchestra on the CD This Is The Moment, this minor blues explores a variety of colors within the full-band setting. For this reason, striving for good blend on the alto/trumpet and tenor/trombone figures are very important. If possible, the guitarist should comp most of his/her part rather than playing it in straight time.

SKU: KN.SN70200S

UPC: 822795702002.

This beautiful flugelhorn solo was featured on the Sammy Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD Night Flight. As that recorded performance by Guido Basso illustrates, this chart allows ample room for a creative soloist to deliver a highly personal interpretation.

SKU: KN.SN70200

UPC: 822795702002.

This beautiful flugelhorn solo was featured on the Sammy Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD Night Flight. As that recorded performance by Guido Basso illustrates, this chart allows ample room for a creative soloist to deliver a highly personal interpretation.

SKU: KN.SN70178S

UPC: 822795701784.

Recor ded on the Quincy Jones-Sammy Sammy Nestico CD Basie And Beyond, this medium-tempo swing journey covers every aspect of the big band jazz experience: a brass section chorus, two sax choruses, room for any number of soloists to stretch out, and rich full-ensemble writing to drive the message home.

SKU: KN.SN70170S

UPC: 822795701708.

Writt en for and recorded by the Sammy Sammy Nestico Orchestra on the CD This Is The Moment, this minor blues explores a variety of colors within the full-band setting. For this reason, striving for good blend on the alto/trumpet and tenor/trombone figures are very important. If possible, the guitarist should comp most of his/her part rather than playing it in straight time.

SKU: KN.SN70094S

UPC: 822795700947.

First written for the Count Basie Orchestra in 1983 and later revised for the Sammy Sammy Nestico CD This Is The Moment, this great blues tune features an extended, three-chorus soli for the sax section. Alto sax and piano are the designated soloists, with optional solo space also provided for guitar and trombone. The chart closes out with a very powerful shout.

SKU: KN.SN70178

UPC: 822795701784.

Recor ded on the Quincy Jones-Sammy Sammy Nestico CD Basie And Beyond, this medium-tempo swing journey covers every aspect of the big band jazz experience: a brass section chorus, two sax choruses, room for any number of soloists to stretch out, and rich full-ensemble writing to drive the message home.

SKU: KN.SN70166S

UPC: 822795701661.

With an auxiliary percussion part and flugelhorn doubles in three of four trumpet parts, this bright jazz samba features plenty of full-band writing in a convincing Latin style and solo space for tenor, trumpet and guitar. Recorded by the Sammy Sammy Nestico Orchestra on the CD Night Flight, maintaining forward momentum throughout is key.

SKU: KN.SN70216S

UPC: 822795702163.

Tenor sax carries the primary soloing duties in this Sammy Nestico swinger for experienced ensembles, with the drummer adding some short solos after the full-band shout to take the chart out strong. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued.

SKU: KN.SN70233S

UPC: 822795702330.

Featu red on the CD recordings A Portrait Of Sammy and Basie-cally Sammy, this very bright jazz outing in a soft two-beat style is first presented by a small combo -- tenor, trumpet, trombone, vibes, guitar -- before transitioning into the tenor and trumpet solo segments. A hard-swinging ensemble chorus gives this exciting chart a strong finish.

SKU: KN.SN70109S

UPC: 822795701098.

From the CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this refreshing jazz/rock chart with strong melodic elements features piano, tenor sax and guitar solos. Several unison trumpet/flugelhorn passages are an added bonus, and using electric piano, guitar and bass will help ensembles achieve the best overall sound.

SKU: KN.SN70160

UPC: 822795701609.

As recorded on the SWR Big Band Basie-cally Sammy CD, this updated arrangement stars tenor sax, trombone and piano in the solo roles. The tempo is bright, the ensemble work is designed for more mature players, and trumpets double on flugelhorn.

SKU: KN.SN70194S

UPC: 822795701944.

This is Sammy's favorite chart! It features multiple ensemble choruses in a driving jazz waltz rhythm. Solos are for guitar, tenor sax, alto sax, and trumpet. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued.

SKU: KN.SN70235S

UPC: 822795702354.

Adapt ed for from the version with strings recorded by Pete Christlieb on the CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this beautiful ballad featuring tenor saxophone is an inspires everyone to play with great warmth and expression. Bucket-muted trumpets, soft solo backgrounds, and a dramatic ensemble build before the closing bars make it a winner in anyone's book.

SKU: KN.SN70235

UPC: 822795702354.

Adapt ed for standard jazz ensemble from the version with strings recorded by Pete Christlieb on the CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this beautiful ballad featuring tenor saxophone is an inspires everyone to play with great warmth and expression. Bucket-muted trumpets, soft solo backgrounds, and a dramatic ensemble build before the closing bars make it a winner in anyone's book.