album · April 17, 1950

Innovations in Modern Music

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This 1950 album captures Stan Kenton's orchestra in a period of daring experimentation, pushing the boundaries of big band jazz. It features arrangements that would become hallmarks of his forward-thinking approach.

Stan Kenton was a jazz bandleader and pianist, known for his progressive jazz orchestras. In 1950, Kenton was exploring new, ambitious sounds in jazz.

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