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Stan Kenton
Pianist Stan Kenton was not only one of the last great bandleaders to emerge
during the big band era, he was also one of the most controversial, consistently
going against the musical grain of the day. Although many jazz purists dismissed
his work as an aberration of the popular swing bands of the day, the wrought
emotional power of his bands with their strident walls of brass made others
consider him a visionary, who changed perceptions of jazz.
Originally from Wichita, Kansas, he mostly grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of
Bell, and was taught piano in his teens by local mus...
Prelude to a Kiss
Stan Kenton and June ChristyDuet
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I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)June Christy, Stan Kenton and Stan Kenton & His Orchestra
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
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Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan DowdyStan Kenton and Stan Kenton & His Orchestra
A Woman's Place Is In The Groove
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Over the RainbowJune Christy, Stan Kenton and Stan Kenton & His Orchestra
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
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Don't Worry 'Bout MeStan Kenton
The Transcription Performances (vol. 2)
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On the Sunny Side of the StreetStan Kenton
Great Jazz Voices
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