Released 1961
A Merry Christmas!
Stan KentonReview of Stan Kenton – A Merry Christmas!
A Merry Christmas!- Album Overview Released in 1961, "A Merry Christmas!" by Stan Kenton is an orchestral jazz holida…
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Released 0
Adventures in Blues
Stan KentonAdventures in Blues: discovering Stan Kenton's artistry
Adventures in Blues- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Adventures in Blues," released in 1950, stands as a significant en…
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Released 1999
Adventures in Jazz
Stan KentonOne week with Adventures in Jazz: thoughts on Stan Kenton
Adventures in Jazz- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Adventures in Jazz," released in 1950, stands as a hallmark of prog…
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Adventures in Time
Stan KentonHow Stan Kenton shaped the sound of Adventures in Time
Adventures in Time- Album Overview Adventures in Time, released in 1973, is a pivotal album in Stan Kenton's discogra…
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Released 0
Artistry 2
Stan KentonArtistry 2: the next chapter for Stan Kenton
Artistry 2- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Artistry 2," released in 1978, is a compelling continuation of the innovati…
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Released 1963
Artistry In Bossa Nova
Stan KentonStan Kenton raises the bar with Artistry In Bossa Nova
Artistry In Bossa Nova- Album Overview Released in 1962, "Artistry In Bossa Nova" is a seminal album by the innovativ…
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Released 1975
Artistry In Rhythm
Stan KentonAlbum spotlight: Stan Kenton – Artistry In Rhythm
Artistry In Rhythm- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Artistry In Rhythm" was released in 1946, a pivotal year for the ev…
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Released 1964
Artistry In Voices And Brass
Stan KentonStan Kenton – Artistry In Voices And Brass: a sonic journey
Artistry In Voices And Brass- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Artistry In Voices And Brass," released in 1960, is a sem…
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Released 1989
At The Rendezvous, Volume I
Stan KentonA closer look at Stan Kenton's album At The Rendezvous, Volume I
At The Rendezvous, Volume I- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "At The Rendezvous, Volume I" was released in 1961 under th…
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Released 2004
Back to Balboa
Stan KentonOne week with Back to Balboa: thoughts on Stan Kenton
Back to Balboa- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Back to Balboa," released in 1971, is a striking encapsulation of the i…
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Released 1995
City of Glass
Stan KentonStan Kenton – City of Glass: a sonic journey
City of Glass- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "City of Glass," released in 1973, stands as a remarkable entry in the re…
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Released 2002
Clearwater '72
Stan KentonListening to Clearwater '72 by Stan Kenton
Clearwater '72- Album Overview "Clearwater '72" is a notable album released in 1972 by the celebrated American j…
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Released 2003
Contemporary Concepts
Stan KentonContemporary Concepts: the story Stan Kenton wants to tell
Contemporary Concepts- Album Overview "Contemporary Concepts" is a pivotal album in the discography of jazz bandleade…
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Released 1991
Cuban Fire
Stan KentonReview of Stan Kenton – Cuban Fire
Cuban Fire- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Cuban Fire" is a landmark jazz album released in 1956 under the Capitol Rec…
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Released 0
Duet
Stan KentonUnpacking Stan Kenton's Duet
Duet- Album Overview Released in 1970 by Creative World Records, "Duet" is a unique entry in the discography of the i…
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Released 1955
Encores
Stan KentonListening guide: Stan Kenton's Encores
Encores- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Encores" was released in 1975 and is a notable entry in the discography of the…
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Released 1968
From The Creative World Of Stan Kenton Comes... Fi
Stan KentonFrom The Creative World Of Stan Kenton Comes... Fi: exploring the world of Stan Kenton
From The Creative World Of Stan Kenton Comes... Fi- Album Overview "From The Creative World Of Stan Kenton Comes... F…
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Released 1969
Hair
Stan KentonInside Hair by Stan Kenton
Hair- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Hair" was released in 1970, marking a significant departure from the traditional …
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Released 1950
Innovations In Modern Music
Stan KentonStan Kenton – Innovations In Modern Music: a sonic journey
Innovations In Modern Music- Album Overview Released in 1947, "Innovations In Modern Music" is a groundbreaking album…
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Released 0
Journey Into Capricorn
Stan KentonReview of Stan Kenton – Journey Into Capricorn
Journey Into Capricorn- Album Overview "Journey Into Capricorn" is a significant album by renowned jazz bandleader St…
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Released 1964
Kenton / Wagner
Stan KentonListening guide: Stan Kenton's Kenton / Wagner
Kenton / Wagner- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Kenton / Wagner" is a landmark album released in 1970 under the Creati…
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Released 1992
Kenton in HI-FI
Stan KentonExploring the sound of Stan Kenton: Kenton in HI-FI
Kenton in HI-FI- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Kenton in HI-FI," released in 1955, stands as a pivotal moment in the …
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Released 0
Kenton Showcase
Stan KentonUnpacking Stan Kenton's Kenton Showcase
Kenton Showcase- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Kenton Showcase," released in 1957, stands as a remarkable representat…
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Released 1957
Kenton With Voices
Stan KentonStan Kenton returns with Kenton With Voices
Kenton With Voices- Album Overview "Kenton With Voices" is a seminal album by the influential jazz bandleader and com…
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Released 1961
Kenton's West Side Story
Stan KentonBreaking down the themes in Kenton's West Side Story by Stan Kenton
Kenton's West Side Story- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Kenton's West Side Story," released in 1963, is a bold reinte…
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Released 1961
Kenton’s West Side Story
Stan KentonFirst impressions of Stan Kenton – Kenton’s West Side Story
Kenton’s West Side Story- Album Overview Released in 1961, "Kenton’s West Side Story" is a bold jazz interpretation o…
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Lush Interlude
Stan KentonLush Interlude by Stan Kenton: expectations vs reality
Lush Interlude- Album Overview Released in 1968, "Lush Interlude" is a significant entry in the discography of Americ…
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Released 1995
More Mellophonium Moods
Stan KentonStan Kenton – More Mellophonium Moods: track-by-track perspective
More Mellophonium Moods- Album Overview "More Mellophonium Moods," released in 1970, is a fascinating exploration of …
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New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm
Stan KentonA closer look at Stan Kenton's album New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm
New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm," released in 19…
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Released 0
Out of Nowhere
Stan KentonStan Kenton – Out of Nowhere: track-by-track perspective
Out of Nowhere- Album Overview Stan Kenton's "Out of Nowhere" was released in 1956, marking a significant entry in th…
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Released 1955
Popular Favorites By Stan Kenton
Stan KentonStan Kenton experiments boldly on Popular Favorites By Stan Kenton
Popular Favorites By Stan Kenton- Album Overview "Popular Favorites By Stan Kenton," released in 1955, showcases the …
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Released 1951
Portraits on Standards
Stan KentonHow Stan Kenton shaped the sound of Portraits on Standards
Portraits on Standards- Album Overview "Portraits on Standards" is an album by the renowned jazz bandleader Stan Kent…
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