Kenton in Hi-Fi Stan Kenton

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  • Release Date: 06/02/1992
  • Original Release: 1956
  • Sales Rank: 6,075
  • Label: BLUE NOTE RECORDS
  • UPC: 077779845125

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Kenton in Hi-Fi

1LISTENArtistry Jumps 2:35
2LISTENInterlude 3:02
3LISTENIntermission Riff 4:13
4LISTENMinor Riff 3:00
5LISTENMinor Riff Alternate Take 2:58
6LISTENCollaboration 2:36
7LISTENPainted Rhythm 3:01
8LISTENSouthern Scandal 3:02
9LISTENPeanut Vendor 4:33
10LISTENEager Beaver 3:20
11LISTENConcerto to End All Concertos 7:01
12LISTENArtistry in Boogie 2:34
13LISTENLover 2:31
14LISTENUnison Riff 3:08
15LISTENOpus In Pastels 4:06
16LISTENMachito 2:54
17LISTENArtistry In Rhythm 4:31

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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. Stephen Cook, All Music Guide

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January 02, 2000: The title should have been almost the Kenton in HI-FI album. All tracts except 15 , 16, & 17 were not on the Kenton In HI-FI album. These tracts were recorded on an album titled Lush Interlude recorded in 1958. These recordings were string versions of original 1956 Kenton in HI-FI and are just not the same sound as the 1956 album. I was extremely disappointed that this was done to deface the original sound. Otherwise this is the best recording of the Kenton in HI-FI cuts.