Kenton in Hi-Fi

Kenton in H-Fi
Studio album by Stan Kenton
Released 1956
Recorded February 11 & 12, 1955
Goldwyn Studios, Hollywood, CA
Genre Jazz
Label Capitol W/SW 724
Producer Lee Gillette
Stan Kenton chronology
Contemporary Concepts
(1955)
Kenton in Hi-Fi
(1956)
Cuban Fire!
(1956)

Kenton in Hi-Fi is an album by bandleader and pianist Stan Kenton featuring performances of Kenton's signature compositions from the 1940s recorded in 1956 and released on the Capitol label.[1][2][3] This album was re-released (and presumably re-mixed) as Kenton in Stereo.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]

The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook noted "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. ...one can see why this album was not only one of Kenton's most popular releases, but a critical success as well".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Stan Kenton except as indicated

  1. "Artistry Jumps" - 2:38
  2. "Interlude" (Pete Rugolo) - 3:06
  3. "Intermission Riff" (Ray Wetzel) - 4:15
  4. "Minor Riff" (Rugolo, Kenton) - 3:03
  5. "Collaboration" (Rugolo, Kenton) - 2:40
  6. "Painted Rhythm" - 3:04
  7. "Southern Scandal" - 3:06
  8. "The Peanut Vendor" (Moises Simons) - 4:36
  9. "Eager Beaver" - 3:24
  10. "Concerto to End All Concertos" - 7:04
  11. "Artistry in Boogie" (Rugolo, Kenton) - 2:38
  12. "Lover" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) - 2:33
  13. "Unison Riff" (Rugolo) - 3:11

Personnel

References

  1. Vosbein, P. Stan Kenton Discography accessed April 16, 2016
  2. Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Capitol Album Discography, Part 5: 600-2999 (1955-1968) accessed April 16, 2016
  3. The Capitol Sessions of Stan Kenton: 1956 accessed April 16, 2016
  4. 1 2 Cook, Stephen. Kenton in Hi-Fi – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
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