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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...

Recorded in 1947 and included in the 'Milestones' LP, this piece is a gorgeous melody (one of Pete's best known). It features piano throughout ( and it is all written out), with wonderful, warm, lush...

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...

Once used in the 'Blackboard Jungle' movie, this piece is one of Holman's earliest compositions to be recorded by Kenton. It was written for Maynard Ferguson and Sal Salvador and recorded in 1952. Rec...

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...

There are quite a few charts in the Kenton Library that stand out because of their extreme originality. This is one of them. It is also a very demanding and exciting chart. The melody and harmonic str...

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 2nd movement of Richards' amazing Cuban Fire Suite. This movement roars from the top. A great melody with chances to feature alto sax, trumpet, tenor sax and trombone solos. The original score of...

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 wit...

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...

Frank Rosolino's jazz waltz is loved by all, and Holman's arrangement of it is superb. He takes the band (an listener) on a wonderful excursion .... from the quiet beginning, through open alto sax and...

As recorded by the Tonight Show Band on Once More With Feeling (Amherst), John's arrangement (to quote Doc Severinsen), is a masterpiece. We agree with that. The trumpet solo part is very short and ca...

The all-time, classic saxophone section feature. Originally recorded for the first time in 1940, it has been recorded many, many times since (the latest recording was Stan Kenton in London (Decca Reco...

A four movement suite (Anthem, Dance, Lullaby, March) for unaccompanied trombone quartet. An internationally respected trombonist/educator has this to say: Thanks so much for sending me your Trombania...

This is Part One (the 1st three movements) of a six-movement suite by Tommy. It is a musical trek through South America, including tastes of Panama and Honduras. Challenging and exciting music for tro...

When Henry Fillmore wrote this tune in the late 1800's, he could never have imagined what the National Slide Quartet would do with it. This version is fast, exciting, and it's jazz! A flag waver!

Posaunen Quartett

This was written in memory of Stan Kenton. This gorgeous flugelhorn feature was just performed by Carl Saunders on the August, 2000 'Kenton Sounds' concert in Los Angeles. This is a slow, sensitive, s...