Stan Kenton recorded a piece called “Prologue: This is An Orchestra.” In the 10 minute work he introduces all the members of his jazz orchestra: the drummer, bassist, saxophonists, trumpet player, ...
Audience favorite Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra returns to celebrate the music of Grammy Award-winning jazz bandleader, composer, and pianist Stan Kenton. Known for his innovative and brassy approach to ...
Balboa bandwagon (1941) -- Hollywood highs and Big Apple blues (1941/1942) -- Hanging on (1942/1943) -- Dance band days (1944/1945) -- A new beginning (1945) -- The arrival of Rugolo (1946) -- The ...