Stan Kenton by Michael Sparke
Stan Kenton (1911-1979) formed his first full orchestra in 1940 and soon drew record-breaking crowds to hear and dance to his exciting sound. This title sums up the mesmerizing bandleader at the height of his powers, arms waving energetically, and, his face a study of concentration as he cajoled, coaxed, strained.
Michael Sparke was born in Greater London, England, and continues to live there after retiring from teaching. He was first switched on to good music after hearing Woody Herman’s First Herd in 1945, and with Stan Kenton soon afterwards via Capitol shellac 78s from America sent by a pen-pal. Collaboration with the Dutch discographer Pete Venudor resulted in the discographies Kenton on Capitol and The Studio Sessions. Sparke has written liner notes for Kenton CDs on several labels, but this is his first full historical narrative about his favourite subject.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781574412840 |
| ISBN 10 | 1574412841 |
| Title | Stan Kenton |
| Author | Michael Sparke |
| Series | North Texas Lives Of Musicians Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of North Texas Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2010-04-20 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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