Sal Nistico

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Sal Nistico, born Salvatore Nistico 2 April 1948 in Syracuse (New York), died 3 March 1991 in Berne, Switzerland, was a jazz tenor saxophonist associated for many years in the mid-'60s with Woody Herman's Herd. He started playing alto sax, switching to tenor in 1956 and briefly played baritone sax. In 1965, he joined Count Basie but returned on many occasions to play with Herman. He also played with Nat Adderley, Don Ellis, Stan Tracey and Buddy Rich. While not a well-known public figure, he was highly respected by his fellow tenor sax players as a "musicians' musician". User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Empty Room

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Sal Nistico Quintets. Heavyweights / Comin' on Up / Terry Gibbs - Sal Nistico Sextet / It's Time We Met

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Peace Chant

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Jazz Friends

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Essential Jazz Masters

Heavyweights

Just For Fun

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Swiss Radio Days Jazz Live Concert Series Volume 21

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The Complete Bee Hive Sessions

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Sal Nistico Quartet Live at Carmelo's 1981

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Peace Chant - Raw, Deep and Spiritual Jazz Vol.1&2

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Sal Nistico Quintets. Heavyweights / Comin' on Up / Terry Gibbs - Sal Nistico Sextet / It's

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