Description:
This excellent outing by the 1961 edition of Stan Kenton's orchestra has one classic Bill Holman's arrangement of "Malaguena", a superior solo by altoist Gabe Baltazar on "Stairway to the Stars," a feature for Ray Starling's Mellophonium "Misty", a good workout by veteran tenor Sam Donahue on "Body and Soul," Holman's reworking of "Limehouse Blues," and two colorful Dee Barton composition/arrangements. This well rounded LP which also has some solos by trumpeter Marvin Stamm is one of Kenton's best of the era. [A 1999 reissue by Blue Note added three bonus tracks and remixed sound.] |
 Turtle Talk
Stairway To The Stars
Limehouse Blues
Malaguena
Misty
Waltz Of The Prophets
Body And Soul
It Might As Well Be Spring
Waltz Of The Prophets
Body And Soul |
Personnel: Dalton Smith, Marvin Stamm, Bob Behrendt, Bob Rolfe, Norman Baltazar, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dee Barton, Bud Parker, Jim Amlotte, Dave Wheeler, Dwight Carver, Keith La Motte, Ray Starling, Carl Saunders, Gabe Baltazar, Sam Donahue, Buddy Arnold, Paul Renzi, Allan Beutler, Joel Kaye, Stan Kenton, Pat Senatore, Jerry Lestock McKenzie, more... |
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