Stan Kenton: This Is an Orchestra! (North Texas Lives of Musician Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (874 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1574413252 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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"ONLY FOR THOSE WHO WANT "ILLUMINATING" KENTON ANECDOTES"" according to W. BUTLER. I can't help wondering if any of the 5-star reviewers really like Stan Kenton's music? If they do what then is to be gained by reading endless mean-spirited "Kenton gossip" when surely the main purpose of any biography about a musician is to increase one's pleasure in listening to their music? In this instance extremely easy because thankfull. Fred Augerman said At Last!. For many years fans of Stan Kenton, one of the true icons of Big Band Jazz, have been waiting for the "ultimate" book about their idol.Well the wait is over! "This Is An Orchestra!" by Kenton historian Michael Sparke is it! Full of facts from beginning to end, it covers every aspect of Kenton and his various Eras from 19At Last! Fred Augerman For many years fans of Stan Kenton, one of the true icons of Big Band Jazz, have been waiting for the "ultimate" book about their idol.Well the wait is over! "This Is An Orchestra!" by Kenton historian Michael Sparke is it! Full of facts from beginning to end, it covers every aspect of Kenton and his various Eras from 1941 until his final cho. 1 until his final cho. "Excellent in many ways but biased" according to Gregory R. Cagle. I was a high schooler in the 70s when I attended several Kenton Jazz Orchestra in Residence sessions, and have been a lifelong Kenton fan. There is a lot of meat in this book for someone like me - the details on band personnel and arrangements were fascinating, although I'm sure some would find that boring or trivial. It's very interesting to
It is an irresistible volume that ought to be devoured in one sitting.”—Anthony Agostinelli, Kenton newsletter publisher. The inclusion of so much primary source material makes this the most authoritative account of Kenton’s story to date. He ‘gets’ the man and the music and tells it like it was.”—Terry Vosbein, Washington and Lee University “I read this book with mounting excitement and finished it confident that it is the best yet written on Kenton’s professional life. “A delightful read, start to finish
Stan Kenton (1911–1979) formed his first full orchestra in 1940 and soon drew record-breaking crowds to hear and dance to his exciting sound. Insightful and thought-provoking throughout, and supported by liberal quotes from the musicians who made the magic, even at his most contentious the author’s high regard and admiration for his subject shines through. Stan Kenton will be essential reading for every Kenton devotee and jazz historian.. Stan Kenton: This Is an Orchestra! sums up the mesmerizing bandleader at the height of his powers, arms waving energetically, his face a study of concentration as he cajoled, coaxed, strained, and obtained the last ounce of energy from every musician under his control.Michael Sparke’s narrative captures that enthusiasm in words: a lucid account o