Straight Ahead: The Story of Stan Kenton (A Da Capo paperback) [Paperback]

Carol Easton (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Pr (September 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306801523
• ISBN-13: 978-0306801525
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,987,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT INSIGHT TO THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC, November 2, 2007

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Joe Marquez "Jazz Aficionado" (Pollock Pines, CA) - See all my reviews

I don't know of any other bios of Stan Kenton. Having been a fan since my high school years, in the mid-fifties, I was forever searching for any information on Stan Kenton and his Orchestra. This book essentially gives a very personal insight into Stan Kenton's family life, his drive to present a very unique big band sound, and his close relationships with his band members. There are many, many comments made by sidemen, vocalists, and others which truly provide a wide range of opinions about Stan Kenton as a musician, leader, husband, friend, and ?. Carol Easton, with Kenton's permission, explored all facets of Stan Kenton's life. The good and the bad. If you are a fan of Stan Kenton, this book is a must for your library. I've read it four times over a period of less than ten years and I would never part with it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Kenton: Straight Ahead, June 16, 2011

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This review is from: Straight ahead: the story of Stan Kenton (Hardcover)

Excellent portrayal of Stan Kenton and his musicians; what they had to endure while doing one-nighters across the country, and the many lessons learned in the process. It's easy reading, and well written.