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Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in session with big band conductor and arranger Sammy Nestico.

Clare Teal presents another chance to hear the BBC Big Band in session with legendary big band conductor and arranger Sammy Nestico. Recorded in August of 2008, tonight's session features music by Bert Kaempfert, Fletcher Henderson as well as Sammy's own compositions.

Best known for his work with Count Basie from 1967 to 1984, Sammy's arranging and conducting credits include working with Sarah Vaughan, Barbra Streisand, Phil Collins and Frank Sinatra.

30 minutes

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Mon 2 Nov 200922:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Big Band SFB

    "A New Day"

    Composer: Sammy Nestico Arranger: Sammy Nestico

  • Big Band SFB

    "Bye Bye Blues"

    Composer: Bert Kaempfert Arranger: Sammy Nestico

  • Big Band SFB

    "King Porter Stomp"

    Composer: Fletcher Henderson Arranger: Sammy Nestico

  • Big Band SFB

    "A Song For Sarah"

    Composer: Sammy Nestico Arranger: Sammy Nestico

  • Big Band SFB

    "Just The 4 Of Us" (You & Me)

    Composer: Sammy Nestico Arranger: Sammy Nestico

  • Big Band SFB

    "Struttin' With Some Barbecue"

    Composer: Lil Hardin Arranger: Sammy Nestico

Broadcast

  • Mon 2 Nov 200922:00
    BBC Radio 2