Stan Kenton - Artistry In Bossa Nova

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 36:22
Size: 83.3 MB
Styles: Big band, Bossa nova
Year: 1963/2013
Art: Front

[2:42] 1. Artistry In Rhythm
[3:06] 2. Opus In Charteuse
[2:23] 3. Interlude
[3:49] 4. Kentonova
[3:29] 5. Eager Beaver
[3:13] 6. Concerto To End All Concertos
[2:18] 7. Brasilia
[3:21] 8. Painted Rhythm
[2:57] 9. Opus In Pastels
[3:25] 10. Jump For Joe
[2:47] 11. Loco-Nova
[2:48] 12. Artistry In Bossa Nova

This LP features the Stan Kenton Orchestra (during the period when it had a mellophonium section) performing some of its familiar standards and a few newer songs with a light Brazilian rhythm provided by percussionists Frank Guerrero and Milt Holland (Larry Bunker fills in for Holland on three songs). Although one might consider this project to be an example of Kenton jumping on the bandwagon (since the bossa nova fad was at its peak at the time), the music is quite enjoyable. Kenton on piano is the main soloist throughout, with Conte Candoli having a couple solos on trumpet and high-note trumpeter Bud Brisbois getting a few spots. Kenton's "Brasilia" is a charming piece deserving to be revived. Otherwise, it is interesting to hear such songs as "Interlude," "Concerto to End All Concertos," "Eager Beaver," and even "Artistry in Rhythm" in this setting. ~ Scott Yanow

Limited Japanese CD pressing of this album from the Jazz great. Recording information: 04/16/1963/04/17/1963.

Artistry In Bossa Nova

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