Stan Kenton - Artistry In....Bossa Nova! (2020) [Hi-Res]

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.

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AllMusic Review
This LP features the Stan Kenton Orchestra (during the period when it had a mellophonium section) performing some of its familiar standards and a few newer songs with a light Brazilian rhythm provided by percussionists Frank Guerrero and Milt Holland (Larry Bunker fills in for Holland on three songs). 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. Kenton on piano is the main soloist throughout, with Conte Candoli having a couple solos on trumpet and high-note trumpeter Bud Brisbois getting a few spots. Kenton's "Brasilia" is a charming piece deserving to be revived. Otherwise, it is interesting to hear such songs as "Interlude," "Concerto to End All Concertos," "Eager Beaver," and even "Artistry in Rhythm" in this setting.

Tracklist:
01. Stan Kenton - Artistry In Rhythm (Remastered)
02. Stan Kenton - Opus In Chartreuse (Remastered)
03. Stan Kenton - Interlude (Remastered)
04. Stan Kenton - Kentonova (Remastered)
05. Stan Kenton - Eager Beaver (Remastered)
06. Stan Kenton - Concerto To End All Concertos (Remastered)
07. Stan Kenton - Brasilia (Remastered)
08. Stan Kenton - Painted Rhythm (Remastered)
09. Stan Kenton - Opus In Pastels (Remastered)
10. Stan Kenton - Jump For Joe (Remastered)
11. Stan Kenton - Loco-Nova (Remastered)
12. Stan Kenton - Artistry In Bossa Nova (Remastered)