Kenton in Hi-Fi


Kenton in Hi-Fi is an album by bandleader and pianist Stan Kenton featuring performances of Kenton's signature compositions from the 1940s recorded in 1956 and released on the Capitol label. This album was re-released as Kenton in Stereo.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook noted "Thanks to a seamless mix of dazzling charts and liberal doses of Lunceford and Ellington-inspired swing, the marriage certainly works on Kenton in Hi-Fi. Old hits like "Eager Beaver" and "Artistry In Boogie" sparkle in the warm glow of '50s stereo technology, while fiery renditions of "Lover" and "The Peanut Vendor" show the famous muscle of the Kenton band....one can see why this album was not only one of Kenton's most popular releases, but a critical success as well".

Track listing

All compositions by Stan Kenton except where noted.
  1. "Artistry Jumps" - 2:38
  2. "Interlude" - 3:06
  3. "Intermission Riff" - 4:15
  4. "Minor Riff" - 3:03
  5. "Collaboration" - 2:40
  6. "Painted Rhythm" - 3:04
  7. "Southern Scandal" - 3:06
  8. "The Peanut Vendor" - 4:36
  9. "Eager Beaver" - 3:24
  10. "Concerto to End All Concertos" - 7:04
  11. "Artistry in Boogie" - 2:38
  12. "Lover" - 2:33
  13. "Unison Riff" - 3:11

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