Stan Kenton

piano, arrangement, conductor · 1911–1979 · Wichita

Pianist and bandleader, Stan Kenton moved the big band "from the dance hall to the concert hall," with his Artistry in Rhythm and then Progressive Jazz ensembles (1947-1948). Among his credits are Bob Graettinger's City of Glass and Johnny Richards's Afro-Cuban suite Cuban Fire!

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Styles

• Modern big bands
• Swing, big bands
• West Coast

Landmark tracks

• Artistry in Rhythm (1943)

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Nov 4, 2025: Stan Kenton & his Orchestra in London - 1972 (Jazzlive, TSF Jazz, in French)

Sources

• Source

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