ghost of miles Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Dan Bilawksy of JazzTimes just tweeted that Sammy Nestico has passed away. I'll post further confirmation if it becomes available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 A great arranger! A great loss. Love all those Nestico-arranged late Basie albums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 RIP, Sammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgcim Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 A big blow to big bands. RIP, Sammy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I played this arrangement in high school dance band. I always thought the opening riff sounded like Satin Doll. Pleasure to play: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optatio Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 I've seen many pictures of Sammy Nestico with a huge, radiant smile on his face. It's not surprising that his arrangements have an easygoing, joyful quality to them. Thank you for the music, Mr. Nestico, and rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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