Artistry in Rhythm

Reception

Track listing

1. "Come Back to Sorrento" – 3:07
2. "Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'" – 2:46 Additional track on 12 inch LP
3. "Fantasy" – 2:46
4. "Opus in Pastels" – 2:45
5. "Soothe Me" – 3:08 Additional track on 12 inch LP
6. "Cocktails for Two" – 2:59 Additional track on 12 inch LP
7. "Artistry in Bolero" – 3:00
8. "Ain't No Misery in Me" – 2:59
9. "Safranski " – 3:09
10. "Santa Lucia" – 3:14 Additional track on 12 inch LP
11. "Willow Weep for Me" – 3:14
12. "Artistry in Percussion" – 3:09

• Recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, CA on October 30, 1945 June 4, 1946, July 12, 1946, July 19, 1946, July 25, 1946, July 26, 1946, August 2, 1946, September 24, 1947, and September 14, 1950

  Personnel

• Stan Kenton – piano, conductor, arranger
• Alfred "Chico" Alvarez, John Anderson, Russ Burgher, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Ken Hanna, John Howell, Bob Lymperis Al Porcino, Shorty Rogers, Ray Wetzel – trumpet
• Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Harry Forbes, Milt Kabak, Jimmy Simms, Miff Sines, Kai Winding Freddie Zito – trombone
• Bart Varsalona – bass trombone
• Al Anthony, Boots Mussulli, Frank Pappalardo, Art Pepper, Bud Shank, George Weidler – alto saxophone
• Bart Caldarell, Bob Cooper, Vido Musso, Warner Weidler – tenor saxophone
• Bob Gioga – baritone saxophone
• Pete Rugolo – piano
• Bob Ahern, Laurindo Almeida – guitar
• Don Bagley, Eddie Safranski – bass
• Ralph Collier, Shelly Manne – drums
• Jack Costanzo – bongos
• Miguel Rivera – congas
• June Christy – vocals
• Stan Kenton, Gene Roland, Pete Rugolo – arranger