Stan Kenton Presents


Stan Kenton Presents is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton with his "Innovations" Orchestra featuring performances recorded in 1950 and originally released as 78 RPM records and a 10-inch LP on Capitol before being reissued in 12 inch LP format in 1955.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow observed "The soloists are very impressive but it is the writing that is most startling, combining together aspects of modern classical music with the most advanced forms of jazz".

Track listing

All compositions by Stan Kenton except where noted.
  1. "Art Pepper" - 5:19
  2. "Maynard Ferguson" - 4:18
  3. "Halls of Brass" - 5:01
  4. "Evening in Pakistan" - 3:44 Bonus track on 12 inch LP
  5. "June Christy" - 4:08
  6. "House of Strings" - 4:18
  7. "Shelly Manne" - 4:30
  8. "Soliloquy" - 4:33 Bonus track on 12 inch LP