Sunday, August 20, 2023

Stan Kenton - The Complete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-47 [1995] (7 x CDs)

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STAN KENTON

Stan Kenton - The Complete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-47 [1995] (7 x CDs)

Stan Kenton - The Complete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-47 is a 1995 collection that contains all the studio recordings that Kenton and his orchestra made for Capitol Records during this period. It is a treasure trove of musical gems that will delight your ears and enrich your mind. 

You will hear the evolution and diversity of Kenton’s music, from his early swing and jazz arrangements to his innovative and experimental use of Pete Rugolo’s charts, which incorporated elements of classical, Latin, blues and modern jazz. You will hear some of Kenton’s most famous and influential songs, such as “Artistry in Rhythm”, “Eager Beaver”, “And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine”, “Tampico”, “Intermission Riff” and “The Peanut Vendor”. You will also hear some rare and unreleased tracks that showcase the depth and breadth of Kenton’s musical vision.  You will also hear some of the best musicians and vocalists who played or sang with Kenton, such as Anita O’Day, June Christy, Shelly Manne, Art Pepper, Stan Getz, Kai Winding, Shorty Rogers, Buddy Childers, Vido Musso and many more. You will hear how they contributed to the distinctive sound and style of Kenton’s orchestra, as well as how they developed their own individual voices and careers.

The set also comes with a booklet that contains liner notes by Michael Sparke, a renowned Kenton biographer, as well as photos, discographies and other information. The booklet provides valuable insights and context into the lives and careers of Kenton and his musicians, as well as the historical and cultural background of their music. You will learn about their musical influences, styles, techniques, challenges and achievements, as well as their impact on the musical landscape of jazz and beyond.

The Complete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-47 is a comprehensive and definitive document of one of the most original and influential bandleaders in the history of jazz. It is a must-have for any fan of Stan Kenton or big band music. It is a set that you will enjoy listening to over and over again.  (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Stan Kenton - Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me (Master Take) 3:07

02 Stan Kenton - Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me (First Issued Take) 3:05

03 Stan Kenton - Eager Beaver (Master Take) 3:11

04 Stan Kenton - Eager Beaver (First Issued Take) 3:08

05 Stan Kenton - Harlem Folk Dance (First Issued Take) 2:18

06 Stan Kenton - Harlem Folk Dance (Master Take) 2:18

07 Stan Kenton - Artistry In Rhythm 3:21

08 Stan Kenton - How Many Hearts Have You Broken 3:12

09 Stan Kenton - She's Funny That Way 3:04

10 Stan Kenton - I'm Going Mad For A Pad 3:06

11 Stan Kenton - And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine (78 Take) 3:08

12 Stan Kenton - And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine (Lp Take) 3:09

13 Stan Kenton - Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart 3:05

14 Stan Kenton - Gotta' Be Gettin' 2:47

15 Stan Kenton - Say It Isn't So 3:07

16 Stan Kenton - Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 2:58

17 Stan Kenton - Are You Livin' Old Man 2:39

18 Stan Kenton - Balboa Bash 2:40

19 Stan Kenton - Ooh, What I Dreamed About You 2:42

20 Stan Kenton - I Want A Grown Up Man 2:48

21 Stan Kenton - Travelin' Man 2:55

22 Stan Kenton - Around The Town 2:54

23 Stan Kenton - Tampico 2:44

24 Stan Kenton - Southern Scandal 3:07


CD2

01 Stan Kenton - Opus In Pastels 3:06

02 Stan Kenton - It's Been A Long, Long Time 2:45

03 Stan Kenton - Don't Let Me Dream 2:44

04 Stan Kenton - Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' 2:36

05 Stan Kenton - Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' 2:50

06 Stan Kenton - Artistry Jumps 2:39

07 Stan Kenton - Painted Rhythm (Alternate Take) 3:02

08 Stan Kenton - Painted Rhythm 2:55

09 Stan Kenton - Blue Music 3:33

10 Stan Kenton - Body And Soul 3:16

11 Stan Kenton - We'll Be Together Again 3:34

12 Stan Kenton - Easy Street 3:38

13 Stan Kenton - On The Sunny Side Of The Street 3:49

14 Stan Kenton - I Surrender Dear 3:27

15 Stan Kenton - Begin The Beguine 2:37

16 Stan Kenton - Two Moose In A Caboose 3:24

17 Stan Kenton - Solitude 3:19

18 Stan Kenton - No Baby, Nobody But You 2:44

19 Stan Kenton - Never Too Late To Pray 3:34

20 Stan Kenton - Ten For Two 2:55

21 Stan Kenton - One Twenty 2:45

22 Stan Kenton - Don't Blame Me 2:00

23 Stan Kenton - Intermission Riff 4:05


CD3

01 Stan Kenton - It Ain't Necessarily So 3:38

02 Stan Kenton - I Never Thought I'd Sing The Blues 3:01

03 Stan Kenton - Artistry In Rhythm - Opening Theme 0:37

04 Stan Kenton - Artistry In Rhythm - Closing Theme 1:46

05 Stan Kenton - Shoo Fly Pie And Apple Pan Howdy 2:37

06 Stan Kenton - I Been Down In Texas 3:08

07 Stan Kenton - All The Time 2:58

08 Stan Kenton - That's The Least You Can Do 3:00

09 Stan Kenton - Intermission Riff 3:16

10 Stan Kenton - Four Months, Three Weeks, Two Days, One Hour Blues 3:05

11 Stan Kenton - Rika Jika Jack (Alternate Take) 3:03

12 Stan Kenton - Rika Jika Jack 3:03

13 Stan Kenton - Artistry In Boogie 2:59

14 Stan Kenton - Come Back To Sorrento 3:06

15 Stan Kenton - Who's Got A Tent For Rent 2:27

16 Stan Kenton - I Got The Sun In The Morning 2:59

17 Stan Kenton - Peg O' My Heart 3:35

18 Stan Kenton - Come Rain Or Come Shine 3:00

19 Stan Kenton - They Say It's Wonderful 3:16

20 Stan Kenton - I Don't Know Why, I Just Do 4:15

21 Stan Kenton - He's Funny That Way 3:14

22 Stan Kenton - Lover 2:05

23 Stan Kenton - Ain't No Misery In Me 3:03

24 Stan Kenton - Artistry In Percussion 3:13


CD4

01 Stan Kenton - Safranski (First Take) 3:09

02 Stan Kenton - Safranski (Second Take) 3:08

03 Stan Kenton - Artistry In Bolero 3:05

04 Stan Kenton - Until The Real Thing Comes Along 2:51

05 Stan Kenton - I'm Yours 3:19

06 Stan Kenton - Yesterdays 3:39

07 Stan Kenton - I've Got The World On A String 3:42

08 Stan Kenton - Ecuador 2:44

09 Stan Kenton - End Of The World 3:55

10 Stan Kenton - More Than You Know 2:27

11 Stan Kenton - Reed Rapture 2:20

12 Stan Kenton - You May Not Love Me 2:59

13 Stan Kenton - That's The Least You Can Do 3:03

14 Stan Kenton - Sepulveda 2:40

15 Stan Kenton - I'd Be Lost Without You 3:05

16 Stan Kenton - Lover Man 3:27

17 Stan Kenton - Scotch And Water 3:00

18 Stan Kenton - Cocktails For Two 3:02

19 Stan Kenton - Everybody Swing 2:18

20 Stan Kenton - It's A Pity To Say Goodnight 2:55

21 Stan Kenton - Willow Weep For Me 3:13

22 Stan Kenton - Fantasy 2:40


CD5

01 Stan Kenton - Concerto To End All Concertos - Pt. 1 3:13

02 Stan Kenton - Concerto To End All Concertos - Pt. 2 3:09

03 Stan Kenton - Collaboration 2:47

04 Stan Kenton - Don't Want That Man Around 2:58

05 Stan Kenton - Opus In Pastels (Alternate Take) 2:48

06 Stan Kenton - Opus In Pastels 2:49

07 Stan Kenton - His Feet Too Big For De Bed 2:48

08 Stan Kenton - After You 3:01

09 Stan Kenton - Down In Chi-Hua-Hua 2:59

10 Stan Kenton - Don't Want That Man Around 3:05

11 Stan Kenton - Machito 2:27

12 Stan Kenton - Collaboration 2:43

13 Stan Kenton - Rhythm Incorporated - Pt. 1 2:43

14 Stan Kenton - Rhythm Incorporated - Pt. 2 2:03

15 Stan Kenton - There Is No Greater Love 3:04

16 Stan Kenton - Across The Alley From The Alamo 2:38

17 Stan Kenton - Collaboration 2:41

18 Stan Kenton - How Am I To Know 2:46

19 Stan Kenton - The Spider And The Fly 2:26

20 Stan Kenton - Minor Riff 3:07

21 Stan Kenton - Machito 2:29

22 Stan Kenton - Lover 2:46


CD6

01 Stan Kenton - Monotony 2:57

02 Stan Kenton - Interlude 3:16

03 Stan Kenton - Artistry In Harlem Swing 2:49

04 Stan Kenton - Please Be Kind 2:59

05 Stan Kenton - I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good 2:22

06 Stan Kenton - By The River Ste. Marie 1:41

07 Stan Kenton - April In Paris 2:17

08 Stan Kenton - Don't Worry 'bout Me 2:05

09 Stan Kenton - If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight 3:46

10 Stan Kenton - Sophisticated Lady 3:17

11 Stan Kenton - The Fatal Apple (Unison Riff) 2:31

12 Stan Kenton - Elegy For Alto 3:12

13 Stan Kenton - Soothe Me 3:11

14 Stan Kenton - Chorale For Brass, Piano And Bongo 3:03

15 Stan Kenton - Curiosity 2:43

16 Stan Kenton - Theme To The West 3:11

17 Stan Kenton - Abstraction 3:07

18 Stan Kenton - Fugue For Rhythm Section 2:59

19 Stan Kenton - Monotony 3:09

20 Stan Kenton - Unison Riff 3:12

21 Stan Kenton - Lament 3:08

22 Stan Kenton - Introduction To A Latin Rhythm 2:42


CD7

01 Stan Kenton - Impressionism 3:02

02 Stan Kenton - I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out 2:48

03 Stan Kenton - He Was A Good Man As Good Men Go 2:36

04 Stan Kenton - Cuban Carnival 2:47

05 Stan Kenton - The Peanut Vendor 2:45

06 Stan Kenton - Lonely Woman 3:30

07 Stan Kenton - Thermopolae 2:56

08 Stan Kenton - Metronome Riff 2:44

09 Stan Kenton - Introduction To A Latin Rhythm 2:44

10 Stan Kenton - Journey To Brazil 3:04

11 Stan Kenton - How High The Moon 2:31

12 Stan Kenton - Harlem Holiday 2:34

13 Stan Kenton - This Is My Theme 3:16

14 Stan Kenton - Bongo Riff 2:08

15 Stan Kenton - Somnambulism 3:08

16 Stan Kenton - Interlude 3:11

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9 comments:

  1. Thanks for this Butterboy. Can't say I'm familiar with this artist's recordings but I'll take a listen.

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  2. Another excellent Mosaic box - thanks!!!

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  3. thanks you for no kraken..maybe mention so the comps also use others..cheers

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    1. Hi Z,
      Usually, I don't have an issue with KrakenFiles, however on the larger posts the I find the one I am using are better. Enjoy the music always.
      Cheers.

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  4. My all time favourite Big Band - these are how it all started. Very many thanks!

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    1. You're welcome, Paul.
      Great music is always great.
      Cheers.

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    1. You're welcome, Guitarradeplastico,scraping oddities.
      Cheers.

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