Splanky (S.Nestico)

This comprehensive 112-page package of Neal Hefti's "Splanky," arranged by Sammy Nestico, delivers everything a big band needs for performance. The set includes a full conductor score (15 pages), a complete set of individual parts for all 18 instruments (37 pages), and an expanded full big band score (60 pages) providing detailed notation for rehearsal and study. Nestico's arrangement captures the iconic Basie-esque feel of the original, marked "Easy Jazz Feel" at ♩=112–116. The scoring features classic call-and-response patterns between sections, clean voicings, and an infectious rhythmic drive that defines the Count Basie Orchestra sound. Notable performance details include optional flute doubling for Alto Sax 1, flugelhorn doubles for Trumpets 2 and 4, harmon mute and plunger effects in the brass, and optional solo sections for Alto Sax 2, Trumpet 2, and Trombone 1. Originally published by WB Music Corp in 1968, this medium-difficulty arrangement is suitable for high school, college, and professional ensembles. It is ideal for jazz festivals, school concerts, club dates, and dance halls, providing an authentic big band swing experience.