Horns of Plenty Part 1

Stan Kenton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Tantara Productions, Inc.
• ASIN: B0000WN1R2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #356,210 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. My Old Flame

2. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

3. Polka Dots And Moonbeams

4. Spring Is Here

5. Body And Soul

6. Walking Shoes

7. Take Me In Your Arms

8. My Romance

9. Limehouse Blues

10. I Remember You

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Tribute To A Poltergeist

2. Phrygia

3. Marche

4. Three Sounds For Neophonic Orchestra

5. Bygones

6. Lamentations

7. Neophonic Portrait

8. Toccata

9. Conflict

10. Dreaming Star

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

This is the first of three double CDs that match a disc of live performances from Stan Kenton's Mellophonium Orchestra of 1961 with a CD from a younger, comparable band, in this case the Collegiate Neophonic Orchestra of Southern California. Kenton's orchestra had been expanded to 23 with the addition of four mellophoniums, a sort of low-budget French horn that was difficult to play in tune. One of the last significant bands that Kenton led before his orchestra largely became a college stage band, this version features trumpeter Marvin Stamm, altoist Gabe Baltazar, tenor saxophonist Sam Donahue, and 14 brass. Its repertoire is comprised primarily of standards including "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," "Body and Soul," Gerry Mulligan's "Walking Shoes," and "Stompin' at the Savoy," all played the Kenton way. The Neophonic Orchestra, directed by Jack Wheaton, has very few recognizable names, but the soloists are solid and the ensembles are stirring. Among the difficult pieces that they interpret impeccably are "Tribute to a Poltegeist," "Three Sounds for Neophonic Orchestra," and "Crescendo and Diminuendo for Quintet and Neophonic Orchestra." The latter, which lasts over 16 minutes, has the group joined by the Shelly Manne Quintet. All three volumes of Horns of Plenty are heartily recommended to Stan Kenton fans. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars More Kenton Concerts Come Out of the Woodwork, February 19, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Horns of Plenty Part 1 (Audio CD)

Disc A: A really excellent selection of pieces by the 1961 Kenton Mellophonium Band in concert at Moonlight Gardens, Coney Island Park, Cincinnati Ohio June 14-17, 1961. There are five arrangements for the Mellophonium Band never issued on record or CD before this release. It's great. A must have for Kenton followers.

Disc B: Features the Collegiate Neophonic Orchestra of Southern California directed by Jack Wheaton. This set of arrangements features French horns as substitutes for the Mellophoniums in the earlier Kenton recording. It's great too. Some of the music was featured in a 1967 telecast.

The liner notes are quite extensive and some of the best I've ever seen. The entire Horns of Plenty series is a must have for Kenton aficionados.