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TopTenREVIEWS presents the music career and reviews of Stan Kenton

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Stan Kenton

BAND RANKINGS:

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CAREER SPAN:

Decade
Album Score
# Albums
1940s
2.8116
2
1950s
2.2433
14
1960s
0.0000
6
1970s
0.0000
8
1990s
2.5113
52
2000s
0.3267
99
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score: Stan Kenton is ranked overall as 2.7686 out of 4 stars 2.7686

Stan Kenton Album Rankings

1
The Complete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-1947 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 3.3950 out of 4 stars for The Complete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-1947The Complete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-1947 (3.3950)
Documenting Stan Kenton's always controversial but never sleepy music, the seven-CDComplete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-47features the orchestra at a time when it was reaching its gr ...more
  • 299.99
2
New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 3.3375 out of 4 stars for New Concepts of Artistry in RhythmNew Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm (3.3375)
Stan Kenton's 1952Orchestrawas a very interesting transitional band, still performing some of the complex works of the prior Innovations orchestra but also starting to emphasize swing. ...more
3
The Innovations Orchestra by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 3.3341 out of 4 stars for The Innovations OrchestraThe Innovations Orchestra (3.3341)
During 1950-51, Stan Kenton did the unthinkable by putting together a 40-piece orchestra that included a full string section. ...more
4
Retrospective by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 3.2485 out of 4 stars for RetrospectiveRetrospective (3.2485)
This four-CD set has virtually all of Stan Kenton's most significant recordings from his prime years. ...more
5
Kenton in Hi-Fi by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.2919 out of 4 stars for Kenton in Hi-FiKenton in Hi-Fi (0.2919)
After years of big band experimentation, Stan Kenton seemed to settle into a more grounded groove on 1956's In Hi-Fi. ...more
6
Back to Balboa by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.2388 out of 4 stars for Back to BalboaBack to Balboa (0.2388)
For this LP, Stan Kenton's Orchestra performs seven Johnny Richards arrangements and two from Marty Paich along with Bill Holman's "Royal Blue. ...more
7
The Progressive Years: 1941-1947 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Progressive Years: 1941-1947The Progressive Years: 1941-1947 (0.0000)
No review available
8
At His Very Best by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for At His Very BestAt His Very Best (0.0000)
No review available
  • 17.86
9
Special Delivery by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Special DeliverySpecial Delivery (0.0000)
No review available
  • 11.99
10
Stan Kenton 1946 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stan Kenton 1946Stan Kenton 1946 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
11
The Stan Kenton Story by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Stan Kenton StoryThe Stan Kenton Story (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
12
Street of Dreams by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Street of DreamsStreet of Dreams (0.0000)
No review available
13
Standards in Silhouette by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Standards in SilhouetteStandards in Silhouette (0.0000)
This recording is a ballad date by Stan Kenton's 1959 orchestra. ...more
14
At The Macumba Club by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for At The Macumba ClubAt The Macumba Club (0.0000)
No review available
15
Live Hits & Rarities by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live Hits & RaritiesLive Hits & Rarities (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.99
16
Jazz After Hours by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz After HoursJazz After Hours (0.0000)
No review available
17
Transcription Performances 1945-1946 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Transcription Performances 1945-1946Transcription Performances 1945-1946 (0.0000)
No review available
18
At The Hollywood Bowl 1948 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for At The Hollywood Bowl 1948At The Hollywood Bowl 1948 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 11.99
19
Stan Kenton 1947 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stan Kenton 1947Stan Kenton 1947 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
20
Story Of Jazz by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Story Of JazzStory Of Jazz (0.0000)
No review available
21
Stan Kenton by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stan KentonStan Kenton (0.0000)
No review available
22
Cuban Fire! by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Cuban Fire!Cuban Fire! (0.0000)
No review available
23
Live At The Macumba Club Part 1 Live by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At The Macumba Club Part 1 LiveLive At The Macumba Club Part 1 Live (0.0000)
No review available
24
From Coast to Coast: Live Cafe Rogue 1945 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for From Coast to Coast: Live Cafe Rogue 1945From Coast to Coast: Live Cafe Rogue 1945 (0.0000)
No review available
25
Artistry in Kenton, Vol. 1-3: 1937-1946 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Artistry in Kenton, Vol. 1-3: 1937-1946Artistry in Kenton, Vol. 1-3: 1937-1946 (0.0000)
No review available
26
The Transcription Performances, Vol. 2 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Transcription Performances, Vol. 2The Transcription Performances, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
27
Live At Barstow 1960 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At Barstow 1960Live At Barstow 1960 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.99
28
Stan Kenton 1947 Vol 2 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stan Kenton 1947 Vol 2Stan Kenton 1947 Vol 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
29
23 Degrees North, 82 Degrees West by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 23 Degrees North, 82 Degrees West23 Degrees North, 82 Degrees West (0.0000)
This CD features Stan Kenton's Orchestra on five separate radio broadcasts from 1952-53. ...more
30
Painted Rhythm by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Painted RhythmPainted Rhythm (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
31
Live At The Patio Gardens Ballroom by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At The Patio Gardens BallroomLive At The Patio Gardens Ballroom (0.0000)
No review available
32
Artistry in Symphonic Jazz by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Artistry in Symphonic JazzArtistry in Symphonic Jazz (0.0000)
No review available
33
With the Danish Radio Big Band by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for With the Danish Radio Big BandWith the Danish Radio Big Band (0.0000)
No review available
  • 19.19
34
Carnegie Hall October '51 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Carnegie Hall October '51Carnegie Hall October '51 (0.0000)
No review available
35
Live At The London Hilton Vol 1 1973 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At The London Hilton Vol 1 1973Live At The London Hilton Vol 1 1973 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
36
Stan Kenton 1950 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stan Kenton 1950Stan Kenton 1950 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
37
Spotlight on Lee Konitz by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Spotlight on Lee KonitzSpotlight on Lee Konitz (0.0000)
No review available
  • 66.76
38
Fascinating Rhythm by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fascinating RhythmFascinating Rhythm (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
39
Live At The Patio Gardens Ballroom V2 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At The Patio Gardens Ballroom V2Live At The Patio Gardens Ballroom V2 (0.0000)
No review available
40
New Horizons, Vol.1 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for New Horizons, Vol.1New Horizons, Vol.1 (0.0000)
No review available
41
Early Artistry in Rhythm by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Early Artistry in RhythmEarly Artistry in Rhythm (0.0000)
No review available
  • 39.98
42
Live in Europe by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live in EuropeLive in Europe (0.0000)
No review available
43
Live At The London Hilton 1973 Part 2 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At The London Hilton 1973 Part 2Live At The London Hilton 1973 Part 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.86
44
One Night Stand by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for One Night StandOne Night Stand (0.0000)
No review available
45
Balboa Bash, 1941 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Balboa Bash, 1941Balboa Bash, 1941 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 8.82
46
The Stage Door Swings by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Stage Door SwingsThe Stage Door Swings (0.0000)
No review available
47
Live At The Patio Gardens Ballroom V3 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At The Patio Gardens Ballroom V3Live At The Patio Gardens Ballroom V3 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
48
New Horizons, Vol. 2 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for New Horizons, Vol. 2New Horizons, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
49
Swing Back with Stan Kenton by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Swing Back with Stan KentonSwing Back with Stan Kenton (0.0000)
No review available
50
Stan Kenton Today by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stan Kenton TodayStan Kenton Today (0.0000)
No review available
51
More Mellophonium Moods by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for More Mellophonium MoodsMore Mellophonium Moods (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.99
52
Road Show by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Road ShowRoad Show (0.0000)
Recorded with June Christy & Four Freshmen, this is a fine live recording from 1959. June Christy is a bit below par due to a cold on the day of the recording. ~ Kenneth M. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
53
Etude for Saxophones, 1941-1942: The Complete MacGregor Transcriptions, Vol. 2 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Etude for Saxophones, 1941-1942: The Complete MacGregor Transcriptions, Vol. 2Etude for Saxophones, 1941-1942: The Complete MacGregor Transcriptions, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 20.18
54
Cologne Concert Vol 1 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Cologne Concert Vol 1Cologne Concert Vol 1 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
55
A Time for Love by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for A Time for LoveA Time for Love (0.0000)
No review available
56
Adventures in Jazz by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Adventures in JazzAdventures in Jazz (0.0000)
This excellent outing by the 1961 edition of Stan Kenton's orchestra has one classic (Bill Holman's arrangement of "Malaguena"), a superior solo by altoist Gabe Baltazar on "Stairway to the Stars," a ...more
57
The Sound Of Kenton by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Sound Of KentonThe Sound Of Kenton (0.0000)
No review available
58
Live At Marchfield Air Force Base Off by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At Marchfield Air Force Base OffLive At Marchfield Air Force Base Off (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
59
Big Band Greats by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Big Band GreatsBig Band Greats (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
60
Reed Rapture by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Reed RaptureReed Rapture (0.0000)
No review available
61
Jazz Profile by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz ProfileJazz Profile (0.0000)
No review available
  • 3.29
62
Live In Cologne 76 Part Two by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live In Cologne 76 Part TwoLive In Cologne 76 Part Two (0.0000)
No review available
63
Tunes and Topics, Pt. 1 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Tunes and Topics, Pt. 1Tunes and Topics, Pt. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
64
Easy Go by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Easy GoEasy Go (0.0000)
No review available
65
Clearwater 72 by Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Clearwater 72Clearwater 72 (0.0000)
Never throwing in the towel despite the demise of big bands, Stan Kenton (who cut his first album in 1945) was still heading a big band and touring in 1972 with another large group of good players, w ...more
  • 12.99
    to
    14.18