Sophisticated Approach
Sophisticated Approach | ||||
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Studio album by The Stan Kenton Orchestra | ||||
Released | 1962 | |||
Recorded | July 5 & 7, 1961 | |||
Studio | Capitol (Hollywood) | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Capitol T/ST 1674 | |||
Producer | Lee Gillette | |||
Stan Kenton chronology | ||||
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Sophisticated Approach is an album by the Stan Kenton Orchestra recorded in 1961 and released by Capitol Records.[1][2][3] In 2006, Sophisticated Approach was digitally remastered and reissued on CD for the first time by Capitol Records/Blue Note Records and included six bonus tracks, including the non-album single, "Magic Moment".
Reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [4] |
All About Jazz | [5] |
The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn noted "Sophisticated Approach features the ensemble when it was beginning to acquire a reputation for being more interested in structure and discipline than swing. The arrangements are tight, there's a minimum of solo space, and the songs are uneven".[4] On All About Jazz Chris May said "Listening to Sophisticated Approach for more than about five minutes is an experience akin to having a sumo wrestler sit on your face. It isn't fun, it isn't jazz, and you need to come up for air".[5]
Track listing
- "But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 3:18
- "Darn That Dream" (Van Heusen, Eddie DeLange) - 2:12
- "It Might As Well Be Spring" (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 5:12
- "Moonlight Becomes You" (Van Heusen, Burke) - 3:50
- "How Do I Look In Blue" (Gene Roland, Johnny Richards) - 2:50
- "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) - 2:52
- "How Long Has This Been Going On?" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 4:32
- "Memoirs of a Lady" (Richards, Blanca Webb) - 2:48
- "Time After Time" (Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn) - 4:16
- "Easy to Love" (Cole Porter) - 2:53
- "My One and Only Love" (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) - 2:37
- "Like Someone in Love" (Van Heusen, Burke) - 4:35
- Recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA on July 5, 1961 (tracks 1-7 & 12) and July 7, 1961 (tracks 8-11).
- In 2006, Sophisticated Approach was digitally remastered and reissued on CD with the bonus tracks:
13. "Some Enchanted Evening" (R. Rogers, O. Hammerstein) - 3:27
14. "Make Someone Happy" (Styne, Comden, Green) - 3:09
15. "Come Rain or Come Shine" (H. Arlen, J. Mercer) - 2:29
16. "Gigi" (A. J. Lerner, F. Lowe) - 2:59
17. "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" (R. Rogers, L. Hart) - 2:32
18. "Magic Moment" (H, Dietz, A. Schwartz) - 2:56
- Recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA on December 5, 6 & 12, 1961
Personnel
- Stan Kenton - piano, conductor
- Bob Behrendt, Bud Brisbois, Dalton Smith, Bob Rolfe - trumpet
- Bob Fitzpatrick, Bud Parker, Jack Spurlock - trombone
- Jim Amlotte - bass trombone
- Dave Wheeler - bass trombone, tuba
- Dwight Carver, Keith LaMotte, Gene Roland, Carl Saunders - mellophone
- Gabe Baltazar - alto saxophone
- Sam Donahue, Paul Renzi - tenor saxophone
- Marvin Holladay - baritone saxophone
- Wayne Dunstan - baritone saxophone, bass saxophone
- Red Mitchell - bass
- Jerry McKenzie - drums
- Lennie Niehaus - arranger
References
- ^ Vosbein, P. Stan Kenton Discography accessed June 8, 2016
- ^ Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Capitol Album Discography, Part 5: 600-2999 (1955-1968) accessed June 8, 2016
- ^ The Capitol Sessions of Stan Kenton: 1961
- ^ a b Wynn, Ron. Sophisticated Approach Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ a b May, C. All About Jazz Review, May 18, 2006
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