Stan Kenton

On TV today, Maynard Ferguson with Stan Kenton at ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ (1950)

December 3, 1950 - you do not want to miss band leader Stan Kenton - conducting an orchestra featuring Maynard Ferguson - at 'The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS

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We remember Stan Kenton. ‘Life In Artistry’

This day (August 25, 1979), in Los Angeles, died Stan Kenton, a conductor, pianist, composer and arranger.Tracklist : 1 . Turtle Talk (1977) 2 . Blues Between and Betwixt (1976)...

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Stan Kenton and his orchestra record ‘Cuban Fire!’ for Capitol (1956)

'Cuban Fire!' by Stan Kenton & his orchestra is an album (one of the most influential Latin jazz large-ensemble recordings of all time), recorded on May 22–24, 1956 and releaseed...

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Stan Kenton takes his Orchestra to London (1972)

February 6, 1972 - Stan Kenton and his Orchestra performs in London.

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Stan Kenton takes his Orchestra to Pennsylvania (1973)

March 1, 1973 - the Stan Kenton Orchestra featuring Richard Torres (ts), Bob Winniker (flug), John Park (as), John Worster (b) and Peter Erskine (d), just back from a European...

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This week In Jazz Legends 34/52

How well do you know the music of Branford Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tynerr, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Return to Forever, Stan Kenton, Jimmy...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 15 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Marvin Gaye, Eartha Kitt, Parliament, The Who, Dr. Dre, Woody Shaw, Cecil Taylor, Max Roach We Celebrate Haim, Eddie Palmieri, Rufus Thomas, Stan Kenton,...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 3 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Diana Krall, Charlie Wilson, Mariah Carey, The Beatles, The Who, Willie Dixon, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker We Celebrate Ozzy Osbourne, Lil Baby, Andy Williams...

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Me:nu Du Jour August 25 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Lauryn Hill, George Benson, Mary J. Blige, Boston, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Elliott Smith, Jimmy Smith, Frank Sinatra, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Super Furry Animals We...

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We remember Maynard Ferguson. ‘The Magnitude Of Ferguson’

This day (August 23, 2006), in Ojai, California, died Maynard Ferguson, a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader.Tracklist : 1 . Sesame Street 2 . You Got It (1996) 3 ....

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Me:nu Du Jour May 22 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Minnie Riperton, Michael Franks, Diana Ross, Joe Cocker, Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, Queen, Tin Machine, David Bowie, Ringo Starr, The Monkees, Spyro Gyra, Stan...

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Me:nu Du Jour Mar. 1 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Pink Floyd, Genesis, Roberta Flack, Beck, Aerosmith, Elvis Presley, Cranberries, Sam Cooke, Sarah Vaughan, Everly Brothers, Solange We Celebrate Roger Daltrey, Harry Belafonte, Burning...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass and Steve Gadd’s subtle drumming anchoring restrained improvisation....

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This week In Jazz Legends 06/52

Ben Harper’s "Whipping Boy" blends blues and folk elements in his 1994 debut, "Welcome to the Cruel World," maintaining a restrained charm that invites reflection. Whitney Houston's "It’s Not Right...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 6 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Tony Bennett, Jeff Beck, 50 Cent, Byrds, Paul McCartney, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Duke Ellington, Art Farmer, Benny Golson, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Johnny...

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Jazzin’Around Pork Pie Hat

Starting and ending with Charles Mingus's composition 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat', we have mixed 18 'Pure Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Charles Mingus'. It has Charlie Haden, Count Basie,...

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Jazzin’Around Giant Steps

Starting and ending with John Coltrane's composition 'Giant Steps', we have mixed 18 'Jazz with some Soul and a slice of Rock' tunes around the theme of 'John Coltrane'. It...

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Beauty is in the Eyes (of the Listener)

From 'Bonita' to 'The Most Beautiful Girl In The World' , we have mixed 18 'Jazz & Latin' tunes around the theme of 'Beauty & Prettiness'. It has Cortijo y...

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Listen To Your (Lorenz) Hart

From 'The Most Beautiful Girl In The World' to 'Where Or When' , we have mixed 20 'Jazz' tunes written or co-written by 'Lorenz Hart'. It has Miles Davis, Gerry...

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How Do You Feel Today?

From 'Feelin' Alright' to 'You make me feel so young', we have mixed 18 'Jazz & Latin' tunes around the theme of 'Feelings'. It has Alberta Hunter, Carol Duboc, Marian...

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