Comments on: Stan Kenton – Dividing The World of Big Band Music https://jazzfuel.com/stan-kenton-big-band/ Your Resource For All Things Jazz Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:42:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Wayne Ligato https://jazzfuel.com/stan-kenton-big-band/#comment-28507 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:42:44 +0000 https://jazzfuel.com/?p=89477#comment-28507 Check out Back to Balboa album. Seminal work. Kenton a true jazz pioneer. Dave Brubeck and Stan Kenton set the table for all who came after. Wonderful to see him recognized.

]]> By: Matt Fripp https://jazzfuel.com/stan-kenton-big-band/#comment-28500 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:03:37 +0000 https://jazzfuel.com/?p=89477#comment-28500 In reply to Mark Holston.

Thanks Mark!

]]> By: Mark Holston https://jazzfuel.com/stan-kenton-big-band/#comment-28485 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:46:55 +0000 https://jazzfuel.com/?p=89477#comment-28485 PS, I would strongly suggest Kenton’s ARTISTRY IN BOSSA NOVA album (Capitol 1963). The adaptation of the Brazilian rhythm to Kenton classics produces some truly magical moments.

]]> By: Mark Holston https://jazzfuel.com/stan-kenton-big-band/#comment-28484 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:32:20 +0000 https://jazzfuel.com/?p=89477#comment-28484 Thanks so much for this enlightening piece on Kenton’s legacy. In a time when mediocrity reigns the music landscape as never before, being reminded of Kenton’s artistry and contributions reminds us of what true musicianship is really all about.

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