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Samuel Louis Nistico (February 6, 1924 – January 17, 2021), better known as Sammy Nestico, was an American composer and arranger. Nestico is best known for his arrangements for the Count Basie orchestra.
Jan 27, 2021 · Sammy Nestico wrote over 600 arrangements for jazz legends like Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones. He also taught generations of jazz students and wrote his own memoir and book on arranging.
Jan 19, 2021 · Nestico wrote for big bands, singers and films, and received nine Grammy nominations. He was known for his humility, generosity and musical excellence, and left a legacy of more than 600 arrangements and compositions.
Jan 23, 2021 · Sammy Nestico was a renowned jazz arranger and composer who worked with Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and many others. He died in January 2021 at the age of 96, leaving a legacy of beautiful and complex music.
Jan 19, 2021 · A tribute to Sammy Nestico, a swing-happy composer and arranger who wrote for Count Basie's orchestra in the 1960s and '70s. Read his life story, his interview and his arrangements in this obituary.
Jan 18, 2021 · The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the Jazz Education Network (JEN) pay tribute to the late Sammy Nestico, a jazz composer and arranger who died on January 17, 2021. Learn about his life, legacy, and influence on the jazz world and education.
Jan 18, 2021 · Sammy Nestico was a swing-happy composer and arranger for Count Basie's orchestra in the 1960s and '70s. Read his life story, from his childhood in Pittsburgh to his career in music, in this interview and obituary by JazzWax.
