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Recorded in 1954 for the recording Kenton Showcase this chart is an alto saxophone feature throughout. It was originally recorded by Lee Konitz. Yet another wonderful Holman feature chart. (condensed...

From the Progressive Jazz period in the 1940's, this piece focused on the alto saxophone (originally played by George Weidler).5-5-5-4

Another amazingly futuristic piece from Rugolo's great mind. An outstanding example of the classical side of the late '40's Kenton bands written in 1947. A great (unusual) addition to any Kenton progr...

One of the great pieces written for the Los Angeles Neophonic Orchestra, founded and conducted by Stan Kenton. Four french horns are essential, along with 4 trumpets, 5 trombones and woodwinds. Exciti...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Artistry in Rhythm' (and many other CDs). This classic composition was written to feature Shelley Manne on drum set. This new edition was created, with ful...

This historically important piece opens with a rubato piano solo and then moves to a terrific Rugolo trombone feature (originally recorded by Kai Winding). A strong, gorgeous melody, backed by the pow...

Now Edition! Although this has been in the catalog for a while, it is now notated in Finale, and the new edition comes with a full score for the first time. Marty's arrangement stands alone in the cat...

This was one of the early charts of Hank's recorded by Kenton. It is recorded on the Live at Butler University CD. (available from Sierra Music). It opens with bass setting the tempo and meter in 9/4....

The original chart as played by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. No holds barred on this one, no watered-down version. The chart allows for cued sections, exactly how the band played it. This is the real th...

Mulligan contributed only a few charts to the Kenton Library,and they are all classics. This arrangement is no exception. Although originally arranged for Stan's dance book in the '50s, this is much m...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Live at Brigham Young University', this is a rare baritone saxophone solo feature throughout. The arrangement by Holman is marvelous, opening and closing w...

This was the first of many 'time charts' that Hank wrote for the Kenton Band. This is as exactly recorded on the 'Live at Redlands University' CD. The piece in written mostly in 5/4 and features solo...

This is the exact arrangement as played on the 'Live at the Tropicana' by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. It is a lovely, moody chart, with lush, warm harmonies and orchestration. Solos are in the tenor sa...

This is one of those marvelous 'dance' charts that Lennie Niehaus wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Of course, all of Lennie's charts are extremely 'hip,' and this is no exception. Saxophones lay d...

Woody Guthrie 's songs gave direction and purpose to a generation of songwriters in the 1950s and 1960s, and they continue to move millions of people today. This Land Is Your Land has become an altern...

The music of Johann Strauss, Jr. is among the most recorded and performed of the semi-classical repertoire of all time. Emperor Waltz is typical of the highly melodic music of the composer and the var...

The music of Johann Strauss, Jr. is among the most recorded and performed of the semi-classical repertoire of all time. Emperor Waltz is typical of the highly melodic music of the composer and the var...

From Tschaikowsky's ballet The Nutcracker comes this fresh scoring for young band or wind ensemble. The technical demands have been reduced, but the musical content is strongly in evidence. With a cha...

From Tschaikowsky's ballet The Nutcracker comes this fresh scoring for young band or wind ensemble. The technical demands have been reduced, but the musical content is strongly in evidence. With a cha...

From Tschaikowsky's ballet The Nutcracker comes this fresh scoring for young band or wind ensemble. The technical demands have been reduced, but the musical content is strongly in evidence. With a cha...

From Tschaikowsky's ballet The Nutcracker comes this fresh scoring for young band or wind ensemble. The technical demands have been reduced, but the musical content is strongly in evidence. With a cha...