Stan had a very definite style of arranging which, of course, was the basis of most of the music for his early bands. This chart is very simple but extremely effective. It begins with quiet trombones...
This is the original, quintessential arrangement by the great Dee Barton as recorded on the 'Live at Redlands University' CD 5-5-5-3
A great alto saxophone feature. From the incomparable Contemporary Concepts album (1955). It begins with a soft, lovely statement of the melody and ends that way, with a roaring up-tempo middle sectio...
This was the first chart arranged by Lennie to be recorded by Stan's band. It is a great arrangement of a wonderful tune, and it features space for a trumpet solo (originally recorded by Conte Candoli...
Four wonderful tunes.... Eager Beaver, Dynaflow, Opus in Chartreuse and Artistry in Rhythm are included in this medley. Curnow put on paper what the band used to play to close most concerts or dances...
This is one of those charts that can be played by any reasonably accomplished big band (including high school players). It is Mulligan's own chart on his famous tune. The only recorded version of it,...
As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Viva-Kenton,' this delightful Latin chart has solo space for tenor saxophone and features a very hip melody by Gene Roland. Gene wrote many, many hit recor...
As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Live at Brigham Young University', this is the thrilling Latin Stan Kenton sound like that of 'Malaga' and 'Malaguena' that is sure to dazzle any crowd. So...
This version is edited to be played with only 8 brass and a standard saxophone section. As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Live at Brigham Young University', this is the thrilling latin Stan...
Johnny Richards at his best! A very playable chart without a lot of range concerns for brass. A bass trombone feature from beginning to end, in a Latin and a Swing feel. This chart is recorded on the...
