{"product_id":"stan-kenton-this-is-an-orchestra-9781574413250","title":"Stan Kenton: This Is an Orchestra!","description":"\u003cp\u003eStan Kenton (1911-1979) formed his first full orchestra in 1940 and soon drew record-breaking crowds to hear and dance to his exciting sound. He continued to tour and record unrelentingly for the next four decades. \u003ci\u003eStan Kenton: This Is an Orchestra \u003c\/i\u003e sums up the mesmerizing bandleader at the height of his powers, arms waving energetically, his face a study of concentration as he cajoled, coaxed, strained, and obtained the last ounce of energy from every musician under his control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael Sparke's narrative captures that enthusiasm in words: a lucid account of the evolution of the Kenton Sound, and the first book to offer a critical evaluation of the role that Stan played in its creation. Insightful and thought-provoking throughout, and supported by liberal quotes from the musicians who made the magic, even at his most contentious the author's high regard and admiration for his subject shines through. The most knowledgeable of Stan's fans will learn new facts from this far-reaching biography of a man and his music. \u003ci\u003eStan Kenton \u003c\/i\u003ewill be essential reading for every Kenton devotee and jazz historian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of North Texas Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781574413250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 345\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Michael Sparke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925072646325,"sku":"9781574413250","price":12.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_13acb223-51b0-411c-84b6-47878c18957a.jpg?v=1687844960","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/stan-kenton-this-is-an-orchestra-9781574413250","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}