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Artistry in Rhythm

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Artistry in Rhythm
Studio album by
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
Released1946
RecordedJune 4, 1946, July 12 & 26, 1946, August 2, 1946
StudioRadio Recorders, Hollywood, CA
GenreJazz
LabelCapitol BD 39
ProducerLee Gillette
Stan Kenton chronology
Artistry in Rhythm
(1946)
Encores
(1947)

Artistry in Rhythm is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton featuring performances recorded in 1946 and originally released on the Capitol label as four 78rpm discs, reissued as a 10-inch (25 cm) LP in 1953, and then as a 12-inch (30 cm) LP in 1955 with additional tracks.[1][2][3]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic[4]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow observed: "It's a fine sampling of Stan Kenton's mid-'40s orchestra."[4]

Track listing

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All tracks were composed by Stan Kenton except where noted:

  1. "Come Back to Sorrento" (Ernesto De Curtis) – 3:07
  2. "Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'" (Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Lee Gaines) – 2:46 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  3. "Fantasy" – 2:46
  4. "Opus in Pastels" – 2:45
  5. "Soothe Me" (Joe Greene) – 3:08 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  6. "Cocktails for Two" (Arthur Johnston, Sam Coslow) – 2:59 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  7. "Artistry in Bolero" (Milt Raskin, Pete Rugolo) – 3:00
  8. "Ain't No Misery in Me" (Gene Roland) – 2:59
  9. "Safranski (Artistry in Bass)" (Rugolo) – 3:09
  10. "Santa Lucia" (Teodoro Cottrau) – 3:14 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  11. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 3:14
  12. "Artistry in Percussion" (Rugolo) – 3:09

All tracks were recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California, United States, North America over a five-year period on the following dates:

  • October 30, 1945 (track 2)
  • June 4, 1946 (track 1)
  • July 12, 1946 (track 7–9 & 12)
  • July 19, 1946 (track 6)
  • July 25, 1946 (track 11)
  • July 26, 1946 (track 3)
  • August 2, 1946 (track 4)
  • September 24, 1947 (track 5)
  • September 14, 1950 (track 10)

Personnel

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The musicians recorded for the album included:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Vosbein, Terry. "Stan Kenton Discography". Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  2. ^ Watts, Randy; Callahan, Mike; Edwards, David; Eyries, Patrice (2009-12-30). "Capitol Album Discography, Part 1: The 78-rpm Albums: 1 to 149". Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  3. ^ PM Hellenbrand-Le Conte. "The Capitol Sessions of Stan Kenton: 1946". Jazz discog corner. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  4. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Artistry in Rhythm – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-04-14.