Details
- Ensembles:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Genres:
- Jazz
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- Nestico Sound Series
- Instrumentation:
- 3 - Alto Sax 1 - 1 3 - Alto Sax 2 - 1 3 - Baritone Sax - 1 3 - Bass - 1 3 - Drums - 1 24 - Full Score - 1 3 - Guitar - 1 8 - Piano - 1 4 - Tenor Sax 1 - 1 3 - Tenor Sax 2 - 1 3 - Trombone 1 - 1 3 - Trombone 2 - 1 3 - Trombone 3 - 1 3 - Trombone 4 - 1 3 - Trumpet 1 - 1 3 - Trumpet 2 - 1 3 - Trumpet 3 - 1 3 - Trumpet 4 - 1 3 - Trumpet 5 - 1
- UPC:
- 073999109702
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 4
- Artist:
- Sammy Nestico
- Arrangers:
- Sammy Nestico
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.319 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 1323
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.25 pounds
SKU: HL.7210970
Arranged by Sammy Nestico. Nestico Sound Series. Jazz. Softcover. 1323 pages. Hal Leonard #7210970. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7210970).UPC: 073999109702. 9.0x12.0x0.319 inches.
Wind Machine
- More by this Composer:
- Sammy Nestico Sammy Nestico Flute Sammy Nestico Tenor Saxophone Sammy Nestico Alto Saxophone
- Series:
- Nestico Sound Series
- Artists:
- Sammy Nestico
- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.5 Rating
4 reviews
Daniel S.
Dec 17, 2025
For the ensemble pianist, this 'Wind Machine' (Basie version) by Sammy Nestico is a well-crafted Grade 4 chart. The piano part is integral to the rhythmic drive and harmonic support, providing clear voicings that blend beautifully with the full jazz ensemble. It demands attention but truly elevates the overall performance. A solid piece for any collaborative setting.
Elizabeth R.
Dec 16, 2025
Sammy Nestico's 'Wind Machine' is a fantastic Grade 4 piece for advancing high school or college jazz ensembles. The arrangement, in the classic Basie style, offers clear parts and excellent opportunities to teach intricate jazz rhythms and ensemble blend. It's challenging but very rewarding, helping students grasp essential big band concepts effectively. Highly recommend for school and community groups.
Mark T.
Dec 15, 2025
This 'Wind Machine' arrangement by Sammy Nestico is a reliable Grade 4 jazz ensemble chart. It captures that authentic Basie sound, making it perfect for events or professional gigs where a classic big band feel is requested. The score and parts are well-laid out, making quick reads easy. It's a standard crowd-pleaser and a great addition to any working band's book.
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
As an adult learner, tackling Sammy Nestico's 'Wind Machine' (Basie version) has been an absolute blast! It's Grade 4, so definitely a rewarding challenge, but the joy of playing such an iconic jazz ensemble piece makes it worth every practice session. It truly helps capture that energetic big band sound. So rewarding to play, even just for fun at home!
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