A quintessential chart from the Artistry In Rhythm orchestra of Stan Kenton, a leader in the development of modern American Jazz. Kenton, who formed his first orchestra in 1941 to play at the historic Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa Beach, California began playing the arrangement in the mid-1940s and kept it active until the orchestra's final concert in 1978, "…Riff" provides the sound of a modern jazz, big band in full flight. A classic jazz performance.
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A quintessential chart from the Artistry In Rhythm orchestra of Stan Kenton, a leader in the development of modern American Jazz. Kenton, who formed… read more
A quintessential chart from the Artistry In Rhythm orchestra of Stan Kenton, a leader in the development of modern American Jazz. Kenton, who formed his first orchestra in 1941 to play … read more
Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 August 25, 1979) led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years he was widely active as an educator. Origins Stan Kenton was born in Wichita, Kansas, and raised first in Colorado and then in California. He learned piano as a child, and while still a teenager toured with various bands. In June 1941 he formed his own band, which developed into one of the best-known West Coast ensembles of the Forties. Music Kenton's musical aggregations were decidedly "orchestras." Sometimes… read more
Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 August 25, 1979) led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years he was widely active as an e… read more
Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 August 25, 1979) led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years he was widely active as an educator. Origins Stan Kenton was born in Wichi… read more