Mood Indigo (S.Nestico)

“Mood Indigo (S.Nestico)” is a big band arrangement credited to Sammy Nestico, with Duke Ellington listed as the original composer. The catalog record does not specify a style, so this entry is presented without assigning one beyond its documented big band setting. The arrangement is supplied as a 41-page package with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts, giving directors and ensemble members the documented materials for rehearsal and performance preparation. The listed instrumentation covers five saxophone parts—Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, and Baritone Saxophone—along with four trumpet parts and four trombone parts. The rhythm section listings are Guitar, Bass, Drum Set, and Vibraphone. This instrumentation provides a clear reference for programs, librarians, conductors, and players checking part coverage before scheduling the work. The cataloged difficulty is medium, making that level the appropriate reference for ensemble planning. Because no additional information is verified here about musical style, duration, tempo, key, featured players, or arrangement details, those aspects are intentionally left unspecified. The title, arranger, original composer, ensemble, page count, score and part availability, difficulty, and complete instrument list define the documented scope of this catalog entry. This medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The documented instrumentation comprises two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, four trumpets, four trombones, guitar, bass, drum set, and vibraphone. Use the complete instrument list to confirm ensemble coverage and assign parts before rehearsal. Q: Who arranged “Mood Indigo (S.Nestico)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Sammy Nestico, and Duke Ellington is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is listed? A: The cataloged difficulty is medium. Q: What materials and instrumentation are included? A: The package has 41 pages and includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts for the listed ensemble instrumentation.