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“”Labor of love” is the inevitable phrase to describe this album on which composer/conductor/arrangers Quincy Jones and Sammy Nestico, both of whom wrote for Count Basie and His Orchestra, assemble a top-flight big band to perform some of their vintage charts. Despite the use of the bandleader’s name in the title and the pictures of him with the two principals on the front and back of the album, the music is more “beyond” than “Basie.” It is true that both Jones and Nestico are steeped in the Basie band’s light, rhythmic approach to playing and their music is imbued with that style.”- William Ruhlmann/AllMusic.

Have a Nice Day is a 1971 studio album by Count Basie and his orchestra, with all music composed and arranged by Sammy Nestico.

🔥Basie Big Band is a 1975 studio 💽album by Count Basie and his orchestra. ✅Reception “The Count Basie Orchestra’s initial studio album for Pablo mostly features pleasant but lightweight arrangements by Sammy Nestico. The music is quite recognizable as Basie’s but the results are somewhat forgettable and predictable.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic. ☑Personnel Count Basie – piano Pete Minger – trumpet Frank Szabo Dave Stahl Bobby Mitchell Sonny Cohn Al Grey – trombone Curtis Fuller Bill Hughes Mel Wanzo – trombone Bobby Plater – alto saxophone Danny Turner Jimmy Forrest – tenor saxophone Eric Dixon Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone John Duke – double bass Freddie Green – guitar Butch Miles – drums

Free admission.