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Sammy Nestico
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
How Sweet It Is
A medium groove swing tune that fits like an old shoe—so comfortable and everything works just right. Composed and arranged by the legendary Sammy Nestico for the late Harry “Sweets” Edison, this chart screams Count Basie. And speaking of swinging, there is a glorious ensemble section that brings it all together so sweetly! Sammy includes solo space for trumpet, piano, second alto sax, tenor sax, and trombone. This chart is not technically difficult, but dynamics and cohesive ensemble playing are a must. A wonderful chart that belongs in every jazz library!
SKU: ALJEM01025C -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
If I Were a Bell
Although composed by Frank Loesser for the musical Guys and Dolls, this tune became a jazz standard largely thanks to the recording by Miles Davis. Sammy Nestico shows that he’s still the master of big band arranging with this sparkling version in a medium swing style. Impeccably scored utilizing every section of the band, solo space is provided for tenor sax and piano, and a beautifully crafted full band chorus finishes it out.SKU: HL07013338 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Lisette
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 ensembles. Add the lush harmony and the distinctive unison saxes, and you have a superb chart composed and arranged by perhaps one of the finest big band writers anywhere, Sammy Nestico. Superior dynamics and intonation will get right to the heart of this chart. Exceptional!SKU: ALJEM01024 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Mack the Knife (from The Threepenny Opera)
Mack the Knife from The Three Penny Opera is designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. Optional parts include flute, tuba, horn in F and Baritone T.C./ tenor saxophone. Solos are written out with chords changes, rhythm section parts suggest chord voicings and rhythms and guitar chord frames are provided to help young guitarists.
SKU: ALWBRP2033 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
No Time Like the Present
From the Quincy Jones and Sammy Nestico CD titled Basie & Beyond. Composed and arranged by the lendendary Sammy Nestico, this is the quintessential easy-swing chart. Sammy loaded this with a great sax section soli and he features the lead trombone in the jazz solo space with optional tenor, alto or trumpet, if desired. You get the tasty dynamics you expect—the brilliant Nestico rompin’, stompin’ and swingin’ shout chorus and the superb scoring, from one of the finest writers in the history of big bands. You need this chart in your library! ( (1:08)SKU: ALJEM02010 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Persuasion
Is there an alto saxophone player alive who would not give his eyeteeth to play this solo? Included with the arrangement are alternate solo parts for euphonium or tuba. Listen to this Sammy Nestico charmer . . . it may be the source of the term “wail”!SKU: ALSC8401 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Pick Yourself Up
Featuring the magical Nestico touch, Sammy’s medium swing arrangement of this familiar standard evolves from a relaxed 2-beat in the beginning, to a jazz waltz in the middle, and finally straight ahead swing to finish out. No solos are required, but the feature spots are skillfully traded between all sections of the band.SKU: HL07013336 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Shiny Stockings
As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico’s classic arrangement of this Frank Foster jazz standard! Including all the signature piano stylings, muted brass on the first strain, sax soli, trumpet solo, and a shout chorus that roars, this timeless chart deserves a place in every band’s library.SKU: HL07011506 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Skyliner
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 the Charlie Barnet band on trombone in 1946, and he specifically chose this tune to “give it a new suit of clothes.” No solos are required, but this powerhouse features a workout for every section in the band. (1st alto sax doubles on soprano sax)SKU: HL07013234 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Splanky
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 writing will have the band sounding just like Basie. Solo space provided for 1st tenor sax, 2nd trumpet and 1st trombone, accessible brass ranges, add the Basie-style rhythm section fills and you have a superior chart that will stand the test of time. Basie, Hefti and Nestico-what a combination!
SKU: ALWBRP2021 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
The Joy of Cookin’
From the Quincy Jones and Sammy Nestico CD titled Basie & Beyond. Composed and arranged by the legendary Sammy Nestico, this chart begins with a funky drum groove and develops into a nice easy swing feel with solo space for trumpet and tenor saxophone. In Sammy style, he features a wonderful swingin’ ensemble section that cooks hard, then goes back to a funky groove for the reprise. Trumpet range to high F. World class writing! (1:18)SKU: ALJEM02006 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Too Little Time (Solo Trombone Feature)
Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching setting of Mancini’s Too Little Time. Written in a lush ballad style, this is a fitting tribute to a towering performer.SKU: HL07013334 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Ya Gotta Try . . . Harder
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 more. Packed with classic Nestico swing figures and soaring ensemble. Written for the experienced jazz ensemble, the tempo is definitely brisk and there is plenty of solo space provided for drums, piano, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Festival and concert material destined for critical acclaim, this chart is absolutely outstanding—a must-have arrangement for every experienced band.SKU: ALJEM01022
