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ThuribleOD
I'm looking for other composers that do the dissonant, modern orchestral jazz thing. Any recommendations?
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versionJBT
And while they're not as dissonant, you'll probably enjoy the Strings Orchestra albums by Alice Coltrane, "World Galaxy" and "Lord of Lords"
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DeathByPOGs
The Four Freshmen are doing a tribute o Stan at the Detroit Jazz Festival! http://www.last.fm/music/The+Four+Freshmen/+events
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Raketenish
"There is a danger of an entire generation growing up with the idea that jazz and the atom bomb are essentially the same natural phenomenon." Barry Ulanov on Stan Kenton (1948)
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frederickellis
Oh yes & don`t forget, he launched the singing careers of Anita O`Day and June (the misty miss) Christy.. two of the 20th century`s most influential jazz singers.
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frederickellis
Was Kenton a racist (can you believe what the media say-I`ve learned not to)- surely even if he was, we here on LastFM must judge him purely on his musical prowess, which is undeniable- he cut a niche in his day which still lasts today- the massed power of the brass section-fantastic.. Also on the positive side, many a young musician owed getting his chance to Stan Kenton.
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zrsullivan
I prefer to think of his (potentially true) bigotry as a charming character trait, like Archie Bunker.
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