New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm

Artist: Stan Kenton

Number of Discs: 1

Total time: 47:36
Label: Creative World
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Review

Stan Kenton's 1952 Orchestra was a very interesting transitional band, still performing some of the complex works of the prior Innovations orchestra but also starting to emphasize swing. This CD contains the rather pompous "Prologue" and Bill Holman's complex "Invention for Guitar and Trumpet" (starring guitarist Sal Salvador and trumpeter Maynard Ferguson) but also Gerry Mulligan's boppish "Young Blood" and Bill Russo's features for trumpeter Conte Candoli ("Portrait of a Count"), trombonist Frank Rosolino ("Frank Speaking") and altoist Lee Konitz ("My Lady"). ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Read About This Recording

Some of this music is written and some is improvised but regardless of the compositions, Stan Kenton and his big band are bringing a fiery intensity to every song. Kenton with his skillful technical knowledge and musical spacing allows his accomplished band members the opportunity to express their individual versatility and leads them as they swing together with precise cohesiveness. Kenton's progressive arranging techniques blended with wild harmonies and rhythms from an explosive brass section that exemplifies a daring concept, broadens the creative horizons of jazz.

Listeners, please fasten your seat belts, this is one of the most exciting big band journeys. Featuring the talent of a noted group of young lions that were on the rise - Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, Maynard Ferguson and Kai Winding - they played a significant role in Kenton's cult status and incredible musicianship. The pianist called this exciting music of orchestration Artistry in Rhythm, a roaring sound of jazz, classical and Latin integrations that move with the swiftness of a locomotive and the adaptable flexibility to slam on the brakes to explore ballads with a warm sensitivity. Kenton introduced new concepts for how big bands can sound and this is one of his most awesome expeditions.

-Ron Scott

Prologue (This is an orchestra!); Portrait of a Count; Young Blood; Frank Seaking; 23°N-82°W; Taboo*; Lonesome Train*; Invention for Guitar and Trumpet; My Lady; Swing House*; Improvisation; You Go To My Head*.

(*Not on original LP.)

Stan Kenton, Piano; Conte Candoli, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Don Dennis, Ruben McFall, Trumpets; Bob Fitzpatrick, Keith Moon, Frank Rosolino, Bill Russo, Trombones; George Roberts, Bass Trombone; Lee Konitz, Vinnie Dean, Alto Saxes; Richie Kamuca, Bill Holman, Tenor Saxes; Bob Gioga, Baritone Sax; Sal Salvador, Guitar; Don Bagley, Bass; Stan Levey, Drums; Derek Walton, Conga; Kay Brown, Vocals.

Tracks + Soundclips

New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm
	1. Prologue (This Is an Orchestra!)	9:59
	2. Portrait of a Count	3:16
	3. Young Blood	3:14
	4. Frank Speaking	3:13
	5. 23 Degrees North, 82 Degrees West	3:11
	6. Taboo [*]	3:19
	7. Lonesome Train [*]	2:48
	8. Invention for Guitar and Trumpet	2:54
	9. My Lady	3:20
	10. Swing House [*]	2:56
	11. Improvisation	6:22
	12. You Go to My Head	3:20

Details and Credits

Product Details

Label: Creative World
Release date: 1952
Instrumental

Styles

Big Band
Progressive Big Band
Progressive Jazz
Traditional Pop
Orchestral Jazz

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Album Credits
Performance Credits
Bill Holman	Sax (Tenor)
Bill Russo	Trombone
Bob Fitzpatrick	Trombone
Bob Gioga	Sax (Baritone)
Buddy Childers	Trumpet
Conte Candoli	Trumpet
Derek Walton	Conga
Don Bagley	Bass
Don Dennis	Trumpet
Frank Rosolino	Trombone
George Roberts	Trombone (Bass)
Kay Brown	Vocals
Keith Moon	Trombone
Lee Konetz	Sax (Alto)
Lee Konitz	Sax (Alto)
Maynard Ferguson	Trumpet
Richie Amuca	Sax (Tenor)
Richie Kamuca	Sax (Tenor)
Ruban McFall	Trumpet
Sal Salvador	Guitar
Stan Kenton	Piano
Stan Levey	Drums
Vinnie Dean	Sax (Alto)