Sophisticated Approach is an album by the Stan Kenton Orchestra recorded in 1961 and released by Capitol Records.Vosbein, P. Stan Kenton Discography accessed June 8, 2016Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Capitol Album Discography, Part 5: 600-2999 (1955-1968) accessed June 8, 2016The Capitol Sessions of Stan Kenton: 1961 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
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". 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".May, C. All About Jazz Review, May 18, 2006
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
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