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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...
It Ain't Necessarily SoJune Christy, Stan Kenton and Stan Kenton & His Orchestra
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
2:28
It's Only a Paper MoonStan Kenton, Buddy Childers, Bob Cooper, Boots Mussulli, Vido Musso, Al Anthony, Bob Gioga, Ray Wetzel and John Anderson
2:34
I'll Remember AprilStan Kenton, Buddy Childers, Stan Getz, Karl George, Bob Gioga, John Carroll, Chet Ball, Dick Morse, Eddie Meyers and Dave Matthews
At Newport
3:04
Peanut VendorStan Kenton and Stan Kenton & His Orchestra
Kenton In Hi-Fi
Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan DowdyStan Kenton and Stan Kenton & His Orchestra
A Woman's Place Is In The Groove
2:37
How High the MoonArt Pepper and Stan Kenton
Road Show
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