Stan Kenton: My World Is Music
Chicago
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Stan Kenton: My World Is Music features bandleader and pianist Stan Kenton in a music-centered radio program. The title points to Kenton’s world of big-band jazz, with the orchestra’s sound at the heart of the listening experience.
Kenton’s music is known for its bold brass, driving rhythms, and ambitious arrangements, bringing together the energy of a dance band and the scale of a concert ensemble. This program offers a chance to hear that distinctive musical approach in a radio setting, with Chicago identified as the location.
The result is a performance-led listen for fans of orchestral jazz and mid-century big-band music. Kenton’s forceful, modern sound gives the program its character, balancing rhythmic momentum with rich ensemble textures.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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