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Vor 2 Tagen · The sound of style. by Richard Williams on May 30, 2024. John Simons, who turns 85 this Friday, remembers being 17 years old in 1956 and going to see Stan Kenton at the Albert Hall. He remembers the tall, imposing figure of the bandleader, and the thrilling sound of the music, one piece in particular: “‘Concerto to End All Concertos’!”.
Vor 19 Stunden · 4. Glenn Miller. Glenn Miller became a household name during WWII, providing uplifting wartime music to boost morale. His timeless hits like “In the Mood” continue to resonate with fans of swing music. 5. Tommy Dorsey. Tommy Dorsey, known as a trombone virtuoso, captivated audiences with his smooth melodies.
9. Mai 2024 · Stan Kenton (born Feb. 19, 1912, Wichita, Kan., U.S.—died Aug. 25, 1979, Los Angeles) was an American jazz bandleader, pianist, and composer who commissioned and promoted the works of many modern composer-arrangers and thrust formal education and big-band jazz together into what became the stage (or concert) band movement of the ...
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Vor 3 Tagen · Then, on August 28, 1953, Cole began a week-long engagement at the subterranean 488-seat Blue Note Chicago, 56 West Madison, the Loop’s first integrated nightclub. It was a rare intimate gig for someone who already had hits with “Mona Lisa,” “Too Young” and “Unforgettable.” The acclaimed vocalist-pianist was an adopted Chicagoan ...
7. Mai 2024 · https://www.discogs.com/release/4488433-Stan-Kenton-Hair
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22. Mai 2024 · March 15, 2019. Stan Kenton – “Somewhere” by Brian Zimmerman. Bandleader Stan Kenton’s Grammy-winning album Kenton’s West Side Story was recorded on this day in 1961. It would go on to win the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance – Large Ensemble the following year.
6. Mai 2024 · Our thanks to Pierre Giroux writing in the Jan. 2024 Ed. of The New York City Jazz Record. “Gerry Mulligan: Writings on a Jazz Original, by jazz historian Steven Cerra, delves into the life and work of the groundbreaking baritone saxophonist, composer, arranger and bandleader. The book is a reader, and its seven discrete chapters cover ...
