''Artistry in Bossa Nova'' is an album by the
Stan Kenton
Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was an American popular music and jazz artist. As a pianist, composer, arranger and band leader, he led an innovative and influential jazz orchestra for almost four decades. Though ...
Orchestra performing old and new compositions arranged in a
bossa nova style recorded and released by
Capitol Records
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in 1963.
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Stan Kenton Discography
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Reception
The Allmusic
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review by Scott Yanow noted "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".
Track listing
All compositions by Stan Kenton except where noted.
# "Artistry in Rhythm" - 2:48
# "Opus in Chartreuse" (Gene Roland
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) - 3:10
# "Interlude" (Kenton, Bob Russell) - 2:28
# "Kentonova" - 3:53
# "Eager Beaver" - 3:32
# "Concerto to End All Concertos" - 3:15
# "Brasilia" - 2:21
# "Painted Rhythm" - 3:25
# "Opus in Pastels" - 3:01
# "Jump for Joe" (Roland) - 3:28
# "Loco-Nova" - 2:50
# "Artistry in Bossa Nova" (Pete Rugolo
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Rugolo was born in San Piero Patti, Sicily. His family emigrated to the ...
) - 2:49
*Recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA on April 16, 1963 (tracks 3, 6 & 7) and April 17, 1963 (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8-12).
Personnel
*Stan Kenton
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- piano
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, arranger
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, conductor
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*Bob Behrendt, Bud Brisbois
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, Conte Candoli
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, Bob Rolfe, Dalton Smith - trumpet
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*Gil Falco, Bob Fitzpatrick, Kent Larsen - trombone
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*Jim Amlotte, - bass trombone
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*Dave Wheeler - bass trombone, tuba
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*Joe Burnett, Dwight Carver, Bob Grull, Tony Scodwell - mellophone
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*Gabe Baltazar
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- alto saxophone
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*Ray Florian, Steve Marcus - tenor saxophone
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* Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone
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*Joel Kaye - baritone saxophone, bass saxophone
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*Don Bagley
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- bass
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*Dee Barton
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- drums
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*Larry Bunker
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, Frank "Chico" Guerrero - Latin percussion
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* Abaku ...
References
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Stan Kenton albums
1963 albums
Capitol Records albums
Albums conducted by Stan Kenton
Albums recorded at Capitol Studios
Albums produced by Lee Gillette