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Live At Butler University

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This is one of three glorious Stan Kenton albums recorded live on college campuses in the early 1970s: Redlands, Brigham Young, and Butler. Recorded in 1972, with roughly the band that made the first two, this is on the same level as its much celebrated predecessors. The concert features compositions by Hank Levy and Ken Hanna, among others, and contains a thrilling version of the band's theme song, Artistry in Rhythm. Almost eighty minutes of gorgeous and exciting Kenton. Don't miss it.

I own nearly every Kenton recording available (I was also privileged to see and hear his band in person on numerous occasions). This recording is one of my Kenton favorites. The session places in full view the stunning musicianship of the guys blowing these wonderful charts. The ensemble work here is the equal to anything one could here from any of the finest of concert bands or symphony orchestras. Get this album and listen to it carefully! This is, in my opinion, how Stan Kenton should be remembered.

Fred Hendricks
Indianapolis, Indiana

Lots of good stuff on here, including several odd-time-signture arrangements by Hank Levy (whose music is always good value).

Worth MUCH more than I paid for it (via the Marketplace sellers).