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Born in 1911 in Kansas, Stanley Newcomb “Stan” Kenton was a highly influential, but often controversial American jazz musician. He led a succession of creative, original bands that put weight on harmony and emotion. This caused debate among listeners of the genre because of the way Stan Kenton’s bands often stood out from other music of the time. Originally releasing music on Decca, Kenton went on to record for Capitol from 1941 to 1968 and during this time he conducted numerous clinics and lectures for new musicians. This insured that his unique musical style would become an influence for generations.
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| No. | Track Name | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gone with the Wind | Stan Kenton |
| 2 | You and the Night and the Music | Stan Kenton |
| 3 | Theme and Variations | Stan Kenton |
| 4 | The Peanut Vendor | Stan Kenton |
| 5 | Artistry in Rhythm | Stan Kenton |
| 6 | Waltz of the Prophets | Stan Kenton |
| 7 | Somewhere | Stan Kenton |
| 8 | Malaguena | Stan Kenton |
Did you know?
The “Kenton Style” continues to permeate big bands at the high school and collegiate level, and the framework he designed for the “jazz clinic” is still widely in use today.
Somewhere
From the album ‘West Side Story’ which won a Grammy award in 1963. This album was noted along with ‘Adventures in Jazz’ for the use of four mellophoniums in the orchestra, an instrument known for its difficulty to keep in tune.
