Kenton Showcase refers to two 10-inch LPs by bandleader Stan Kenton recorded in early 1954 on Capitol, one each featuring compositions by Bill Holman and Bill Russo. These albums were combined as a 12-inch LP in 1955.[1][2][3][4]
| Kenton Showcase | ||||
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| Released | 1954 | |||
| Recorded | March 1, 2 & 3, 1954 | |||
| Studio | Capitol Recording Studios, Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Capitol H 525/526 | |||
| Producer | Lee Gillette | |||
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| The Music of Bill Russo Cover | ||||
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| The Music of Bill Holman Cover | ||||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [5] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "It's a fine showcase for the two talented writers".[5]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Bill Russo (tracks 1-8) or Bill Holman (tracks 9-17 & 20) unless noted.
- "A Theme of Four Values" - 2:51
- "A Study for Bass" - 3:34
- "Blues Before and After" - 2:01
- "Bacante" - 4:20
- "Thisbe" - 2:49
- "Egdon Heath" - 3:09
- "Sweets" - 2:35
- "Dusk" - 3:21
- "Bags" - 3:05
- "Hav-a-Havana" - 2:52
- "Solo for Buddy" - 2:50
- "The Opener" - 3:02
- "Fearless Finlay" - 3:05
- "Theme and Variations" - 2:45
- "Kingfish" - 3:08
- "In Lighter Vein" - 2:42
- "Of All Things" - 3:18 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, Jimmy Sherman) - 4:21 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "My Funny Valentine" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) - 3:17 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Bags" [alternate take] - 2:32 Bonus track on CD reissue
- Recorded at Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA on March 1, 1954 (tracks 14 & 16-19), March 2, 1954 (tracks 1, 4, 8, 10-13 & 15) and March 3, 1954 (tracks 2, 3, 5-7, 9 & 20).
Personnel
edit- Stan Kenton - piano, conductor
- Buddy Childers - trumpet
- Vic Minichiello - trumpet
- Sam Noto - trumpet
- Don Smith - trumpet
- Stu Williamson - trumpet
- Joe Giavardone - trombone
- Milt Gold - trombone
- Bob Fitzpatrick, Frank Rosolino - trombone
- George Roberts - bass trombone
- Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
- Dave Schildkraut - alto saxophone
- Mike Cicchetti - tenor saxophone
- Bill Perkins - tenor saxophone
- Tony Ferina - baritone saxophone
- Bob Lesher - guitar
- Don Bagley - bass
- Stan Levey - drums
- Candido Camero - bongos, congas (tracks 4 & 10)
References
edit- ^ Vosbein, P. Stan Kenton Discography: Kenton Showcase - The Music of Bill Russo accessed April 17, 2016
- ^ Vosbein, P. Stan Kenton Discography: Kenton Showcase - The Music of Bill Holman accessed April 17, 2016
- ^ Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Capitol Album Discography, Part 4: The 12" LPs: 450-599 accessed April 17, 2016
- ^ The Capitol Sessions of Stan Kenton: 1954 accessed April 17, 2016
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Kenton Showcase – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2016.