Adventures in Blues [Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Stan Kenton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 29, 1999)
• Original Release Date: 1961
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Blue Note Records
• ASIN: B00000JCHK
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,732 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings

1. Reuben's Blues

2. Dragonwyck

3. Blue Ghost

4. Exit Stage Left

5. Night At The Gold Nugget

6. Formula Sk-32

7. Aphrodisia

8. Fitz

9. The Blues Story

10. Night At The Gold Nugget (First Version)

11. Ten Bars Ago

12. Lady Luck

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That Big, Full Kenton Sound, May 10, 2000

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"comtad" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures in Blues (Audio CD)

There's nothing quite like that full orchestral big band sound that the Kenton band could project with the addition of mellophoniums to the brass section. That is what epitomizes this CD.

But all that power is not forced upon the listener. All the selections, with the exception of one, were arranged by Gene Roland and are slowly developed to often dramatic ensemble explosions of exquisite taste and execution by the veteran personnel.

The CD has two bonus tracks, "Ten Bars Ago" and "Lady Luck." They are not merely add-ons, but excellent tunes as well. The recorded sound is excellent, but the stereo separation on the original 9 selections is barely noticeable with most of the instrumentation clustered toward the center.

Nevertheless, lovers of that big Kenton sound will be roundly rewarded with this CD.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IT IS ABOUT TIME!!, December 12, 2000

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D. Beckley (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures in Blues (Audio CD)

I have been waiting for someone to remaster this recording for YEARS. This recording exemplifies Kenton's genius for producing a multitude of ensemble sounds and textures. A must-have for any serious listener.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High Class Music By A High Class American Musical Hero, September 15, 1999

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A Customer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures in Blues (Audio CD)

Even though lots of musical events (from great to forgettable) have happened since his death in 1979, Mr. Kenton remains a monument in the world of American music. His highly personal contribution to the development of jazz writing is priceless and so was his engagement in favor of music education. The reissues of his masterworks such as the Adventures In Blues album can only be mostly welcome.