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KENTON IN HI-FI

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After years of big band experimentation, Stan Kenton seemed to settle into a more grounded groove on 1956's In Hi Fi. To his credit, Kenton did keep things swinging before, even in the midst of high brow bombast like the string laden, 39 piece Innovations in Modern Music orchestra and numerous jazz meets Stravinsky projects. This uncanny balance of flow and brains came out of Kenton's own tempered direction and fine contributions by the likes of arranger Pete Rugolo, trumpeter Shorty Rogers, alto saxophonist Art Pepper, and singers Anita O'Day and June Christy. Thanks to a seamless mix of dazzling charts and liberal doses of Lunceford and Ellington inspired swing, the marriage certainly works on Kenton in Hi Fi. Old hits like "Eager Beaver" and "Artistry In Boogie" sparkle in the warm glow of '50s stereo technology, while fiery renditions of "Lover" and "The Peanut Vendor" show the famous muscle of the Kenton band. With the stellar playing of tenor saxophonist Vido Musso, trumpeter Pete Candoli, and drummer Mel Lewis to look forward to, one can see why this album was not only one of Kenton's most popular releases, but a critical success as well.

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Personnel

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Artistry Jumps

Interlude

Intermission Riff

Minor Riff

Minor Riff (Alt. take)

Collaboration

Painted Rhythm

Southern Scandal

Peanut Vendor

Eager Beaver

Concerto To End

Artistry In Boogie

Lover

Unison Riff

Opus In Pastels

Machito

Artistry In Rhythm

Personnel: Skeets Herfurt, Lennie Niehaus, Bill Perkins, Pete Candoli, Don Kelly, Carl Fontana, Jack Nimitz, Mel Lewis, Kent Larsen, more

Label:	CAPITOL
Number:	98451
Item Code:	2384
Format:	CD
Genre:	JAZZ
Dates:	(1956)
Price:	$13.00
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