Stan Kenton was an American jazz pianist and composer who led a series of innovative big bands from the 1940s to the 1970s. Known for his bold, brash sound and eclectic arrangements, Kenton's music often blended elements of swing, bebop, and Latin rhythms.
Kenton's musical career began in the early 1930s, when he started playing piano professionally. He eventually formed his own band in the mid-1940s, which became known for its experimental approach to jazz. The band featured a number of talented soloists, including saxophonist Lee Konitz and trumpeter Maynard Ferguson.
In addition to his work as a bandleader, Kenton was also an influential composer and arranger. He wrote or arranged many of the band's most popular tunes, including "Artistry in Rhythm," "Chromatic Fantasy," and "A Study in Brown." These pieces showcased Kenton's mastery of complex harmonies and rhythms, and helped to establish his reputation as one of the leading figures in modern jazz.
Stan Kenton – The Ballad Style Of Stan Kenton Jazz Vinyl LP - EMS 1248 - VG+
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Great!! Stan Kenton "Tequila" 1958 Capitol CL 14847 EX *Next Week Mixed
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Stan Kenton - Kenton In Hi-Fi (Vinyl LP, (RE) - 30 Year Anniversary issue
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Stan Kenton Kenton’s Christmas USA vinyl LP record ST-1001 Part Shrink Wrap
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Stan Kenton and His Orchestra 1944 - Rare Live Performances LP vinyl UK Swing
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JOBLOT 12x Stan Kenton Big Band Latin Jazz Swing LP Vinyl Records
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Stan Kenton and His Orchestra 1944 LP vinyl Italy Queen Disc 1981 live at the
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Stan Kenton - Adventures In Time A Concerto For Orchestra - 12” Vinyl LP ST 1844
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Stan Kenton And His Orchestra 1941 Vol 2 LP London HMP5055 EX/EX 1978 And His Or
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Stan Kenton Self-Titled 12" Vinyl LP Echo Jazz 1989 EJLP05 Play Tested
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Stan Kenton 10” Vinyl Album Milestones US Capitol Label Jazz 1950 Original H190
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Stan Kenton – Journey To Capricorn. Vinyl LP. US Pressing, Vinyl N/M
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Stan Kenton And His Orchestra - Capitol Punishment / Lover, 10” Shellac, 78RPM
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Stan Kenton - Stan Kenton Today (Decca 1972) 2x12" vinyl LP VG/VG
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Stan Kenton & His Orchestra 1943-44 - Vinyl LP - London HM-A 5061
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4 Vinyl Records Jim Reeves Stan Kenton Slim Whitman And Bands Across The Sea
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Stan Kenton Stan Kenton's Milestones 10"LP Capitol LC6517 EX/EX 1951 10 inch LP,
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Stan Kenton Stan Kenton Vol.2 LP vinyl UK Echo Jazz 1990 Sleeve has light
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Stan Kenton Stan Kenton Vol.2 LP vinyl UK Echo Jazz 1990 EJLP19
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Stan Kenton Innovations In Modern Music LP Creative World ST1009 EX/VG 1960s US
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The Creative World Of Stan Kenton - West Side Story - Vinyl LP - *New & Sealed*
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Stan Kenton & his Orchestra 7.5 on the Richter Scale JAS201 UK First Press NM
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Stan Kenton: Stan Kenton Today 2 x LP Album 1981 UK Repress DKL 3/1 Latin Jazz
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STAN KENTON CONTEMPORARY CONCEPTS NUMBER 2 (98) 2 Track 7" Single Picture Sleeve
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Stan Kenton & Orchestra w/June Christy Hollywood Bowl P1 1948 UK First Press NM
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Stan Kenton - Contemporary Concepts Number 3 (Part 2 of 3) UK 7” Jazz EP 1955
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