Sammy Nestico

Sammy Nestico
Nestico in 2006
Nestico in 2006
Background information
Birth nameSamuel Louis Nistico
Born(1924-02-06)February 6, 1924
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 2021(2021-01-17) (aged 96)
Carlsbad, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger

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.[1]

  1. ^ "Sammy Nestico | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved October 28, 2020.