Artistry in Bossa Nova is an album by the Stan Kenton Orchestra performing old and new compositions arranged in a bossa nova style recorded and released by Capitol Records in 1963.Vosbein, P. Stan Kenton Discography accessed June 9, 2016Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Capitol Album Discography, Part 5: 600-2999 (1955-1968) accessed June 9, 2016The Capitol Sessions of Stan Kenton: 1963
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow noted "Although one might consider this project to be an example of Kenton jumping on the bandwagon (since the bossa nova fad was at its peak at the time), the music is quite enjoyable".
Track listing All compositions by Stan Kenton except where noted. "Artistry in Rhythm" - 2:48 "Opus in Chartreuse" (Gene Roland) - 3:10 "Interlude" (Kenton, Bob Russell) - 2:28 "Kentonova" - 3:53 "Eager Beaver" - 3:32 "Concerto to End All Concertos" - 3:15 "Brasilia" - 2:21 "Painted Rhythm" - 3:25 "Opus in Pastels" - 3:01 "Jump for Joe" (Roland) - 3:28 "Loco-Nova" - 2:50 "Artistry in Bossa Nova" (Pete Rugolo) - 2:49 Recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA on April 16, 1963 (tracks 3, 6 & 7) and April 17, 1963 (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8–12).
Personnel Stan Kenton - piano, arranger, conductor Bob Behrendt, Bud Brisbois, Conte Candoli, Bob Rolfe, Dalton Smith - trumpet Gil Falco, Bob Fitzpatrick, Kent Larsen - trombone Jim Amlotte, - bass trombone Dave Wheeler - bass trombone, tuba Joe Burnett, Dwight Carver, Bob Grull, Tony Scodwell - mellophone Gabe Baltazar - alto saxophone Ray Florian, Steve Marcus - tenor saxophone Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone Joel Kaye - baritone saxophone, bass saxophone Don Bagley - bass Dee Barton - drums Larry Bunker, Frank "Chico" Guerrero - Latin percussion
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