Artistry in Rhythm is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton featuring performances recorded in 1946 and originally released on the Capitol label as four 78rpm discs, reissued as a 10-inch (25 cm) LP in 1953, and then as a 12-inch (30 cm) LP in 1955 with additional tracks.[1][2][3]

Artistry in Rhythm
Studio album by
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
Released1946
RecordedJune 4, 1946, July 12 & 26, 1946, August 2, 1946
StudioRadio Recorders, Hollywood, CA
GenreJazz
LabelCapitol BD 39
ProducerLee Gillette
Stan Kenton chronology
Artistry in Rhythm
(1946)
Encores
(1947)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [4]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow observed: "It's a fine sampling of Stan Kenton's mid-'40s orchestra."[4]

Track listing

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All tracks were composed by Stan Kenton except where noted:

  1. "Come Back to Sorrento" (Ernesto De Curtis) – 3:07
  2. "Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'" (Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Lee Gaines) – 2:46 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  3. "Fantasy" – 2:46
  4. "Opus in Pastels" – 2:45
  5. "Soothe Me" (Joe Greene) – 3:08 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  6. "Cocktails for Two" (Arthur Johnston, Sam Coslow) – 2:59 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  7. "Artistry in Bolero" (Milt Raskin, Pete Rugolo) – 3:00
  8. "Ain't No Misery in Me" (Gene Roland) – 2:59
  9. "Safranski (Artistry in Bass)" (Rugolo) – 3:09
  10. "Santa Lucia" (Teodoro Cottrau) – 3:14 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  11. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 3:14
  12. "Artistry in Percussion" (Rugolo) – 3:09

All tracks were recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California, United States, North America over a five-year period on the following dates:

  • October 30, 1945 (track 2)
  • June 4, 1946 (track 1)
  • July 12, 1946 (track 7–9 & 12)
  • July 19, 1946 (track 6)
  • July 25, 1946 (track 11)
  • July 26, 1946 (track 3)
  • August 2, 1946 (track 4)
  • September 24, 1947 (track 5)
  • September 14, 1950 (track 10)

Personnel

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The musicians recorded for the album included:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Vosbein, Terry. "Stan Kenton Discography". Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  2. ^ Watts, Randy; Callahan, Mike; Edwards, David; Eyries, Patrice (2009-12-30). "Capitol Album Discography, Part 1: The 78-rpm Albums: 1 to 149". Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  3. ^ PM Hellenbrand-Le Conte. "The Capitol Sessions of Stan Kenton: 1946". Jazz discog corner. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  4. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Artistry in Rhythm – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-04-14.