Shiny Stockings (arr. Sammy Nestico): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Count Basie Orchestra / As performed by Count Basie / Arranged by Sammy Nestico
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK01214912
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Level: 5. As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, here is Sammy Nestico's classic arrangement of this Frank Foster jazz standard! Including all the signature piano stylings, muted brass on the first strain, sax soli, trumpet solo, and a shout chorus that roars, this timeless chart deserves a place in every band's library.
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01214912
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About the Artist: Count Basie Orchestra
Count Basie led one of the most influential big bands in jazz history, from the 1930s through the 1980s. His orchestra became synonymous with the blues-inflected swing sound that defined the Kansas City style, and his rhythm section set the standard for how a jazz ensemble could lock together with infectious groove and precision.
For music educators, the Count Basie Orchestra represents a masterclass in ensemble balance, section work, and the integration of solo voices within an arranged setting. Studying his recordings and the charts written for his band offers students a direct window into how professional musicians approach phrasing, dynamics, and collective swing.
Why we love this
Sammy Nestico's arrangement captures everything that made the Basie sound distinctive without overwhelming an intermediate ensemble. The chart demands real musicianship from your section leaders and soloists while remaining playable by a band still building chops, making it one of those rare arrangements that works as both a performance vehicle and a teaching tool.
What to expect
Sophisticated and swinging without pretension. The Basie sound luxuriates in the blues and moves with easy confidence, trading sections between the saxes and brass while the rhythm section propels everything forward with an irresistible pulse. There is joy in this music and a sense of ensemble pride.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the high school or early college level with solid section readers and at least one capable trumpet soloist. This arrangement rewards bands that have developed fundamental blend and listening skills but are ready for the stylistic demands of a real jazz standard.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the muted brass on the first strain with care; the harmon mutes should cut through cleanly without sounding strained. Let the section breathe as a unit.
- The sax soli require secure intonation and a unified sound across the section. Spend rehearsal time on balancing the voices so the melody sits naturally against the background parts.
- Anchor the shout chorus with a crisp, locked rhythm section. The energy builds from the ensemble's clarity and commitment, not from playing louder.
- Give the trumpet soloist room to phrase naturally over the changes. The band needs to comp behind the solo with taste, staying out of the way while maintaining the groove.
How to use it
Pair this with other Nestico arrangements or classic standards to build a jazz concert around the big band era. It works equally well as a centerpiece of a spring jazz concert or as part of a curriculum unit exploring how professional arrangers voice for different ensemble colors.
Skills your students will build
- Stylistic articulation and phrasing in jazz idiom
- Reading and executing muted brass voicings
- Section blend and intonation in saxes and brass
- Comping and accompaniment rhythm section voice leading
- Solo performance over changes with ensemble support
- Understanding arrangement form and structural repetition with variation