Stan Kenton

Klavier, Gesang & Gitarren-Akkorde (Melodie rechte Hand).

Hank contributed so much to the Kenton book in the '70's, and this chart is one of the best of the bunch. A lovely, melodic, easy-flowing piece in 5/4 which is a great vehicle for getting into odd-met...

Lennie Niehaus wrote a series of terrific arrangements for the Stan Kenton Orchestra (this was recorded on the 'Stage Door Swings' CD). This chart is a medium-swing version of a great Rodgers & Hammer...

Tampico is a fun latin vocal chart from the Stan Kenton Orchestra, originally sung by June Christy and the boys in the band. The chart opens with a powerful intro and moves immediately into the vocals...

This is the Stan Kenton & Anita O'Day version, though we have modified it to play with 8 brass, rather than the original 10. This chart is unusual, in that the band gets to sing the choruses and the g...

Here is a rare chart from the Stan Kenton orchestra, with June Christy as the vocalist. This chart is a dual feature; vocals and sax section, and has very limited contributions from the brass which on...

Transcribed from the 1956 recording, the Peanut Vendor remains one of Stan Kenton's most enduring hits, and is a feature chart for lead Trombone (who solos for the first minute of the chart), the Trum...

Edition for Brass Band or Brass Sextet (Flugel, Eb Horn, 2 Euphonium, Eb & Bb Bass, Drums)

Adapted from the 1956 recording, El Manisero (the Peanut Vendor) remains one of Stan Kenton's most enduring hits, and is a feature chart for lead Trombone (who solos for the first minute of the chart)...