by Ira Novoselsky & Max McKee (NOVOS-11)   This 11th NOVOS Radio/TV Program features one of the all-time great composer/arrangers, Sammy Nestico. The 70-minute audio program is a collection of many of his favorite arrangements and original compositions. The video program features Sammy after his induction to the American Bandmasters Association (2006) plus a rehearsal and 2005 performance video in Japan. His career includes extensive work as a staff arranger for ABC radio, with United States Air Force Band and the Count Basie Orchestra. He collaborated on over 60 albums with Capitol Records and his television and movie credits number in the hundreds. -------------------------------- Link to Sammy's Arranging article Navigating NOVOS Programs: For other NOVOS Radio/TV programs, use the PREVIOUS & NEXT buttons at the top or bottom of the page The Video Program features: 1. Sammy's acceptance after induction to the American Bandmasters Assn. (2006) 2. Sammy rehearsing and then in performance of "Satin 'n Glass" in Japan (2005) Total length of video: 11 minutes The Audio Concert Program features: 1. A Warm Breeze 2. Chelsea Bridge 3. Disney Salute 4. Beyond the Blue Horizon 5. Freckle Face 6. Kiji Takes a Ride Total length of audio: 70 minutes 7.   Lisette 8.   Out of the Night (Dark Orchid) 9.   Satin 'n Glass 10. Swigin' on the Orient Express 11. Tangerine 12. Where is Love? 13. The Blues Machine         Photos:    Top left: Sammy with a score (2004)    Top center: A collage of his career    Left: As a baby in 1925    Right: At Bolling AFB in 1961    Far right: At home in 2004    Below: Sammy & Shirley (2004)    Below right: Sammy with his mom (1943)    Below far right: Sammy writing (2004)     Important Related Links: Sammy's Web Site The Complete Arranger Trombones Online   Audio/Video Problems? There are 2 programs in NOVOS-11: (1) VIDEO PROGRAM and the(2) AUDIO MUSIC PROGRAM. The idea for this series is based on Ira Novoselsky's ongoing activity creating interesting, complete programs for traditional radio. When Bandworld Magazine went exclusively online in 2004, it became obvious that the Internet provides a way to get to a much broader audience. NOVOS was chosen in honor of Ira, who has contributed in many ways to the development of Bandworld Magazine and the American Band College Center for Research. Click on the graphic of the blue or the gold box (above right). Once the small inset box launches you can surf the web or handle other computer tasks while the program continues to play. (Click at left if you are missing the Quicktime Player. You can download it free from Apple.) "I was born the son of an immigrant who taught me loyalty, honesty, moderation and the value of the work ethic. "If you are truly honest with yourself, you realize the importance of humility. So, when looking for musical paragons, I listen to Bethoven, Mozart, Gershwin and all my heroes. It puts everything into the proper perspective." Sammy Nestico in his book, The Complete Arranger.