Larry Smith Jazz Kicks Big Band
The Utah State University Music Department features The Legendary Larry Smith “Kicks Band” as it presents its Fall Concert playing the music of Sammy Nestico. This concert will present a full program focusing on the arrangements and original tunes of Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico has written and arranged over 300 selections and best known for known for his compositions and arrangements with the Count Basie Orchestra. From 1970 to 1984 he recorded ten original albums and won four Grammy Awards. His music will leave the audience with a great love of the big bands while focusing on rich melodies and familiar tunes in the various styles of swing, Latin, and funk. Some of the tunes performed that evening will include Wind Machine, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Fascinating Rhythm, Tangerine, Sweet Georgia Brown, I’m Beginning to See the Light, The Joy of Cookin’, and A Warm Breeze.
The Kicks Band features guest vocalist Terresa Shreve singing tunes such as That Ol’ Devil Moon and Tangerine, in the vocal stylings of Anita O’Day. Soloists for the evening will include Nik Clark, Danny Hankins, Kelin Gibbons, Greg Wheeler, Jared Saunders, Roger Karen, Brian Baird, and others. This Nesitco focus will include music everyone can enjoy. The concert will be held in the Russell/ Wanlass Performance Hall on the USU campus Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Please join us for this legendary performance of big band music in this special setting.
Ticket link coming soon!
When
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 7:30 pmWhere
Russell/Wanlass Performance HallEvent Type
Department
Music
Target Audience
Students,Alumni,Faculty,Staff,General Public,Parents,Prospective Students
Subscribe
Information/Cost
Adult 18+ - $25, Senior 65+ - $20, USU Faculty/Staff - $20, Youth to 17 - $15, USU Student - Free with ID
Event Contact
Name: Box Office
Phone: (435) 797-8022
Email: ticketscc@usu.edu
View By
Event Types
- All Types
- Arts/Entertainment (302)
- Workshop/Training (50)
- Academic Calendar (49)
- Conference/Seminar (33)
- Panel Discussion/Presentation (33)
- Recreation (29)
- Student Activities (26)
- Meeting (24)
- Lecture/Readings (20)
- Sports (20)
- Ceremony/Awards/Celebration (14)
- Exhibition (14)
- Special Event (11)
- Social/Networking (10)
- Cultural (8)
- Information/Orientation (7)
- Fair/Festival (5)
- Fundraiser (3)
- Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner (1)
- Reception/Reunion (1)
- Date/Deadline (0)
- More Types
Target Audiences
- All Audiences
- Students (304)
- General Public (303)
- Faculty (302)
- Staff (302)
- Alumni (301)
- Parents (301)
- Prospective Students (301)
Departments
- All Departments
- College of Arts and Sciences (284)
- English (0)
- Community and Natural Resources Institute (0)
- Intensive English Language Institute (0)
- Interfaith Initiative (0)
- Heravi Peace Institute (0)
- History, Cultures, and Ideas (0)
- Communication (0)
- Center for Intersectional Gender Studies and Research (0)
- Center for Atmospheric and Space Studies (0)
- Social Work (0)
- Transforming Communities Institute (0)
- School of Social Sciences (0)
- Utah Public Radio (KUSU) (0)
- Mathematics and Statistics (0)
- Military Science (Army ROTC) (0)
- Mountain West Center for Regional Studies (0)
- Museum of Anthropology (0)
- Physics (0)
- Lyric Repertory Company (0)
- Intermountain Herbarium (0)
- I-System Institute For Transdisciplinary Studies (0)
- Center for Anticipatory Intelligence (0)
- Biology (0)
- Caine School of the Arts (0)
- Chemistry and Biochemistry (0)
- Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) (0)
- Art and Design (161)
- Music (81)
- Theatre Arts (32)
- American Festival Chorus and Orchestra (9)
- World Languages and Cultures (1)
- Arts & Sciences Research (0)
- More Departments
- President's Office (13)
- Wellness Program (0)
- Human Resources (0)
- Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air (0)
- Board of Trustees (0)
- Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (13)
- More Departments
- USU Eastern (4)
- Utah State University (1)
- Advancement (0)
- Athletics (0)
- Women’s Tennis (0)
- Women's Volleyball (0)
- Women’s Gymnastics (0)
- Women’s Soccer (0)
- Football (0)
- Men’s Golf (0)
- Men’s Tennis (0)
- Men’s Basketball (0)
- Softball (0)
- Cross Country (0)
- Volleyball (0)
- Track and Field (0)
- Women’s Basketball (0)
- More Departments
- College of Engineering (0)
- Space Dynamics Laboratory (0)
- Computer Science (0)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (0)
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (0)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (0)
- Engineering Education (0)
- ASPIRE (0)
- Biological and Chemical Engineering (0)
- More Departments
- College of Veterinary Medicine (0)
- Division of Student Success (0)
- Student Involvement & Leadership Center/USUSA (0)
- Utah Conservation Corps (0)
- Veterans Resource Office (0)
- Student Orientation and Transition Services (0)
- The HURD (0)
- Student Achievement Collaborative (0)
- Student Club/Organization (0)
- Survivor Support, Advocacy, and Violence Intervention (SSAVI) (0)
- Counseling and Prevention Services (0)
- Campus Recreation (0)
- University Advising (0)
- Center for Community (0)
- Strategic Enrollment Managemen (0)
- Christensen Office of Service and Sustainability (0)
- Center for Community Engagement (0)
- Aggie Blue Bikes (0)
- Aggie First Scholars (0)
- Center for Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence (0)
- Career Design Center (0)
- More Departments
- Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (0)
- Special Education and Rehabilitation (0)
- Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence (0)
- School of Teacher Education and Leadership (0)
- Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (0)
- Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (0)
- Edith Bowen Laboratory School (0)
- Human Development and Family Studies (0)
- Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (0)
- Nursing and Health Professions (0)
- Psychology (0)
- Emma Eccles Jones Early Childhood Center (0)
- Kinesiology and Health Science (0)
- More Departments
- Extension (0)
- Logan Campus Extension (0)
- Juab County (0)
- Kane County (0)
- Morgan County (0)
- Ogden Botanical Center (0)
- Millard County (0)
- Iron County (0)
- Grand County (0)
- USU Botanical Center (0)
- Utah County (0)
- Wasatch County (0)
- Thanksgiving Point (0)
- San Juan County (0)
- Tooele County (0)
- Weber County (0)
- Wasatch Front (0)
- Sanpete County (0)
- Uintah County (0)
- Washington County (0)
- Rich County (0)
- Sevier County (0)
- Wayne County (0)
- Salt Lake County (0)
- Summit County (0)
- Piute County (0)
- Swaner Preserve EcoCenter (0)
- Emery County (0)
- Garfield County (0)
- Beaver County (0)
- Box Elder County (0)
- Cache County (0)
- Davis County (0)
- Carbon County (0)
- Duchesne County (0)
- 4-H (0)
- Utah Women & Leadership Project (0)
- More Departments
- Finance and Administrative Services (0)
- University Inn (0)
- Staff Employee Association (0)
- Taggart Student Center (0)
- Purchasing and Contract Services (0)
- Publication Design and Production (0)
- Business Services (0)
- Dining Services (0)
- Parking and Transportation Services (0)
- Housing (0)
- Controller's Office (0)
- Facilities (0)
- Campus Store (0)
- Conference Center (0)
- More Departments
- Government & External Affairs (0)
- Jon M. Huntsman School of Business (0)
- Global Learning Experience (0)
- Healthcare Administration Club (HAC) (0)
- FJ Management Center for Student Success (0)
- Huntsman Scholars (0)
- Huntsman Marketing Association (0)
- Financial Planning Association (FPA) (0)
- Finance and Economics Club (0)
- Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) (0)
- Pro-Sales (0)
- Master of Management Information Systems (MMIS) (0)
- Master of Science in Economics (MSE) (0)
- Master of Financial Economics (MFE) (0)
- Huntsman Hive (0)
- Shingo Institute Student Chapter (0)
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (0)
- DECA Club (0)
- USU Pre-Law Society (0)
- Women in Business Association (0)
- Real Estate Association (0)
- Sales Club (0)
- School of Accountancy (0)
- Marketing and Strategy Department (0)
- Master in Human Resources (MHR) (0)
- Master of Accounting (MAcc) (0)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) (0)
- Covey Leadership Center (0)
- International Business Association (0)
- Business Council (0)
- Management Department (0)
- Data Analytics & Information Systems Department (0)
- BI Group (0)
- Data Analytics and Information Systems Student Association (DAISSA) (0)
- Entrepreneurship Center (0)
- Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) (0)
- Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) (0)
- Entrepreneurship Club (0)
- Investment Banking Club (0)
- Economics and Finance Department (0)
- Analytics Solutions Center (0)
- More Departments
- Merrill-Cazier Library (0)
- Multiple Sponsors (0)
- Office of Research (0)
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Center (0)
- USU Research Foundation (USTAR) (0)
- More Departments
- Operational Strategy (0)
- Provost & Executive Vice President (0)
- Study Abroad (0)
- Tenure Academy (0)
- School of Graduate Studies (0)
- Office of Global Engagement (0)
- Registrar's Office (0)
- Admissions (0)
- Honors (0)
- Financial Aid (0)
- Faculty Senate (0)
- Empowering Teaching Excellence (0)
- Center for Innovative Design and Instruction (CIDI) (0)
- More Departments
- Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (0)
- Technology, Design & Technical Education (0)
- Water, Earth, and Environmental Sciences (0)
- Wildland Resources (0)
- Environment and Society (0)
- Plants, Soils & Climate (0)
- Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences (0)
- Applied Economics (0)
- Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (0)
- Aviation Technology (0)
- Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences (0)
- Applied Sciences, Technology & Education (0)
- More Departments
- Statewide Campuses (0)
- University Marketing and Communications (0)
- Other (0)
- More Departments