Stan Kenton

[19&41]

He led orchestras that were always striving to innovate and covered some varying styles. Here are 3 from the mid to late '50's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyiDS37tDCk Artistry Jumps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKA3AOfU-AQ Opus In Pastels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcXVnEQ4nFY Opus In Chartreuse

[William]

Somewhere around 1969-1970 I had the privilege of seeing/hearing Stan live in concert. I can still remember the energy of his band and the music they played. Thanks for sharing, Rex, and bring back memories.

Bill

[electra225]

I remember that you are a Stan Kenton fan, Rex. Am I all wet when I say that some of Stan Kenton's material and some of Frankie Carle's material is very similar? I like piano players. I can't name a bad one.

[19&41]

I guess I haven't listened to enough of Frankie Carle's music to judge any similarity. Both were excellent pianists.

[electra225]

Here is an example of what I'm referring to.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0O03ryFC6U

[19&41]

Using that as a gauge, I'd say their styles differ. Also Carle's piano works are concentrated on his playing as opposed to Kenton's participation in his orchestra. If you like piano performances you couldn't do much better than Frankie Carle.

[electra225]

Frankie Carle had an orchestra. I chose that selection for his three-finger piano playing was distinctive. If you get into some of this other material, featuring his orchestra, he and Kenton sound a lot alike to me. I can't think of a piano player I don't like.

[19&41]

Here's another one, from Kenton's early days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWRmm1v3J_g Reed Rapture.

[Hi-Fi-Mogul]

Decades back when I went to estate sales frequently,
I came across some nice Kenton albums at different sales.

I have several Capitol 10 inch LP discs, such as
"A Presentation of Modern Jazz", and "Artistry in Rhythm".

I also found two very nice later albums.

"Duet Kenton Christy" featuring June Christy.

"Road Show Volume 1" featuring June Christy and
The Four Freshmen

Stan's creativity stands well in time.