That trombonist at 2'30" obviously loved and studied the music of Milt Bernhardt. A wonderful sound. I am sure Mr Kenton himself would have been impressed.
Good stuff! Excellent musicianship and a great book to boot. Makes me very proud to have been a part of the USAF field band system. These guys were always there as a benchmark to achieve. Kenton... what a musical mind and soul!
I was privileged to play with an Air Force Band and loved it. Many unforgettable cherished moments. Oh how I wanted to play with The Airmen of Note but never received that honor. They were and are the finest "big band" military band ever! Still, I did play with a designated "swing band" rather then a marching band. There were 16 of us at Edwards Air Force Base in California. We played many Kenton Charts. We also got original charts from bands like Les Brown and Harry James. Cherished memories for ever.
I watched the Air Force Band In a shopping mall looking over the keyboard players shoulder at the music THE SWINGER by Don Sebesky I also heard the West Point Jazzz band at 2 out door concerts doing a lot of Woody Herman stuff Stan Kenton stuff and Maynard stuff
Thanks for your service Carl. I too was a USAF bandsman/musician, trpt. I played with the 504th Central Air Defense Command band (KC, MO), then the 519th Northern Air Defense Command band (Keflavik, Iceland). The 504th was a decent band, the 519th outstanding. We had several groups playing out of the 17-pc big jazz band; a Dixieland band with whom I played, a 7-pc jazz combo, a 14-pc 'tenor band,' and the 17-pc big band. The 519th had a great specials book. My last two years were were the 'Blue Eagles,' the USAF Drum and Bugle Corps.
I heard Stan Kenton and his orchestra about 1956 at a cinema in York, UK. The venue was owned by the father of John Barry ( Prendergast ) the composer. John Barry had studied under Bill Russo who wrote for SC. I still recall the absolute shock of the first sounds of the orchestra.
As an old fan of Stan Kenton from Ireland, the Airmen of note came as a surprise as I never heard of them. They did capture the music & the mood of the original band ,they are brilliant. Many thanks for posting. From a very happy old timer
Wonderful to see Airmen of Note paying tribute ~ faithful to Kenton style circa early mid 1950s. Kentons so individual trombone sound taking the honours Kentons sound works so well in these concertised programmes featuring the bands brass oriented arrangements. So longs as concerts like this continue the story and future of jazz dont seem so precarious
Track listing Artistry Theme 23 Degrees North by 82 Degrees West Frank Speaking The Peanut Vendor (with vocalist Paige Martin) A Lot of Livin' To Do Daydream Medley: Eager Beaver>(stumped me)>Artistry in Bossa Malaguena Little Minor Booze America the Beautiful Machito Air Force anthem
Igot my love of big band and in particular stan kenton by listening to the amican forces network in the 1950s ialso the band live on 3 unforgettable occasions
Sure not as impressive as what I listened to in the 50s, but I had just turned 14 and the Kenton band I heard live in Chicago blew my mind. I followed his bands for many years. This band was really impressive however. At times they sounded just as I remembered. Thumbs up.
Music appreciation is simple., If you happen to be born shallow, a bit on the scatterbrained side, then there's a musical form just for you. It's called 'pop'. If you're rather pompous and patronizing towards other who do not share your superior knowledge of everything, then the are the 'Classics'. For the easy-going but lovable there are ballads galore to indulge in. Jazz is something special.Subtle yet brash. Deep but often sweet enough to taste. All emotions of the human being are encompassed in that wonderful culture, right up to the dizzy heights of the genius.
So, you don't like classical music fans? You're a jerk! And, most of us classical fans ALSO love Jazz! It's the quality of the writing and performance that matter, not the style. There are many beautiful pieces written by Indians - the Asian kind. And, some Japanese "styles" can be very nice on the ear. As far as Pop goes, my all-time favorites include Good Vibrations, and almost anything Chuck Berry did. Yet, I USUALLY listen to Richard Strauss, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Gustav Mahler, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Bartok, and on and on. So, stuff your close-minded attitude!
I just wish we had bands that played Mr k music as good as this in UK. in the 50s there were a few, but theres only one Stan. I spoke to some US on ascension & they liked beatles the best! come on whats going on--no taste. for me the big man goes back to the early 50s. they were the days Gerry
O.K. but without the dynamics, the feel and understanding - most of all they are missing the best in Fergerson - it sounds like what it is - a military band trying........
Agreed - mechanical and uninspired. Kenton always had this lava like shit bubbling under the surface, waiting to erupt - even on a ballad. This just seemed flat. Compare this to Live At Redlands for instance.
+Ken Swan: this is actually a Bass Saxophone. I am a bit frustrated that users don't seem to know or understand this. This horn is difficult; it was used frequently in big bands thru the 1950s. Very very well-played here too.
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That trombonist at 2'30" obviously loved and studied the music of Milt Bernhardt. A wonderful sound. I am sure Mr Kenton himself would have been impressed.
Terrific band, the lead trumpet player is a monster! He could have definitely played with Kenton!
Good stuff! Excellent musicianship and a great book to boot. Makes me very proud to have been a part of the USAF field band system. These guys were always there as a benchmark to achieve. Kenton... what a musical mind and soul!
I was privileged to play with an Air Force Band and loved it. Many unforgettable cherished moments. Oh how I wanted to play with The Airmen of Note but never received that honor. They were and are the finest "big band" military band ever! Still, I did play with a designated "swing band" rather then a marching band. There were 16 of us at Edwards Air Force Base in California. We played many Kenton Charts. We also got original charts from bands like Les Brown and Harry James. Cherished memories for ever.
Army band guy here, these guys are fantastic!
Fantastic
Nothing to add!
I watched the Air Force Band In a shopping mall looking over the keyboard players shoulder at the music THE SWINGER by Don Sebesky I also heard the West Point Jazzz band at 2 out door concerts doing a lot of Woody Herman stuff Stan Kenton stuff and Maynard stuff
Thanks for your service Carl. I too was a USAF bandsman/musician, trpt. I played with the 504th Central Air Defense Command band (KC, MO), then the 519th Northern Air Defense Command band (Keflavik, Iceland). The 504th was a decent band, the 519th outstanding. We had several groups playing out of the 17-pc big jazz band; a Dixieland band with whom I played, a 7-pc jazz combo, a 14-pc 'tenor band,' and the 17-pc big band. The 519th had a great specials book. My last two years were were the 'Blue Eagles,' the USAF Drum and Bugle Corps.
Excellent job Airmen of Note! You really did Kenton proud.
Great stuff! It's always a joy to hear Kenton's music played well.
Great to hear Stan's music is still being played.In my opinion the greatest band ever.
the Kenton sound was unique and the ultimate in jazz
I heard Stan Kenton and his orchestra about 1956 at a cinema in York, UK. The venue was owned by the father of John Barry ( Prendergast ) the composer. John Barry had studied under Bill Russo who wrote for SC. I still recall the absolute shock of the first sounds of the orchestra.
Yes Barry did a correspondence course from Chicago somebody named Roy Prendergast wrote a book on film music is he related
As an old fan of Stan Kenton from Ireland, the Airmen of note came as a surprise as I never heard of them. They did capture the music & the mood of the original band ,they are brilliant. Many thanks for posting. From a very happy old timer
Wow! Go guys! Thats the best work on these since the Kenton band itself!
Blow!
From a fan since the 50's, well done. Kenton's stuff has never grown old or stale for me. Always something new to discover.
Wonderful to see Airmen of Note paying tribute ~ faithful to Kenton style circa early mid 1950s. Kentons so individual trombone sound taking the honours Kentons sound works so well in these concertised programmes featuring the bands brass oriented arrangements. So longs as concerts like this continue the story and future of jazz dont seem so precarious
Great music, note for note just as it was recorded in1952.
Trumbones rossilino and Russo, recorded in paris
Standing ovation!!
HOW HAVE I NOT SEEN THIS VIDEO?? Also, this is awesome. Perfect style for 50's Kenton :D
a totch of the orginal band, my fathers favorit band,this Airmen band is very good
Thank you for posting this video.
Track listing
Artistry Theme
23 Degrees North by 82 Degrees West
Frank Speaking
The Peanut Vendor
(with vocalist Paige Martin)
A Lot of Livin' To Do
Daydream
Medley: Eager Beaver>(stumped me)>Artistry in Bossa
Malaguena
Little Minor Booze
America the Beautiful
Machito
Air Force anthem
The middle tune in the Eager Beaver medley is Gene Roland's "Opus in Chartreuse". An excellent choice from the Kenton library.
All that is missing is the mellophoniums , lol
Wish they played a June Christy and Chris Connor tune.
Indeed!
Igot my love of big band and in particular stan kenton by listening to the amican forces network in the 1950s ialso the band live on 3 unforgettable occasions
What a great arrangement of America The Beautiful. And the piece right after that, holy smokes! Talk about your "wild blue yonder!"
What a great singer!
Counterpoint! Great sound!
Sure not as impressive as what I listened to in the 50s, but I had just turned 14 and the Kenton band I heard live in Chicago blew my mind. I followed his bands for many years. This band was really impressive however. At times they sounded just as I remembered. Thumbs up.
They are really great musicians!
Who is the singer? She is outstanding!
They are better than many of nowadays jazzmen.
True THAT!
My buddy Doug on bari solo...go Doug! Yo!
This is where many, many, musicians cut their teeth. My favourite, Maynard Ferguson and Sam Noto, as well.
Don't mess with Maynard¡¡¡.♡♡☆☆
Music appreciation is simple., If you happen to be born shallow, a bit on the scatterbrained side, then there's a musical form just for you. It's called 'pop'. If you're rather pompous and patronizing towards other who do not share your superior knowledge of everything, then the are the 'Classics'. For the easy-going but lovable there are ballads galore to indulge in. Jazz is something special.Subtle yet brash. Deep but often sweet enough to taste. All emotions of the human being are encompassed in that wonderful culture, right up to the dizzy heights of the genius.
So, you don't like classical music fans? You're a jerk! And, most of us classical fans ALSO love Jazz! It's the quality of the writing and performance that matter, not the style. There are many beautiful pieces written by Indians - the Asian kind. And, some Japanese "styles" can be very nice on the ear. As far as Pop goes, my all-time favorites include Good Vibrations, and almost anything Chuck Berry did. Yet, I USUALLY listen to Richard Strauss, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Gustav Mahler, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Bartok, and on and on. So, stuff your close-minded attitude!
The greatest IMHO.
The best big band in the world
I just wish we had bands that played Mr k music as good as this in UK. in the 50s there were a few, but theres only one Stan. I spoke to some US on ascension & they liked beatles the best! come on whats going on--no taste. for me the big man goes back to the early 50s. they were the days Gerry
There was this guy George Shearing.
This is good. Thank you.
You're most welcome! THANKS for watching!
UN GRANDE JAZZ E CON SOLISTI EXTRA !
First trombonist is good, but he's no Dave band Man
That girl can really kick it !
These guy's are COOL
Wow
Fantastic listening
Anyone know the names of the first two? Thanks.
Where those mellophoniums at though
Sure
I LOVE YOU GUYS BUT MIXING SUX ON THIS TRACK
+David Rake What Mixing?
You can tell by the uniforms and the bandstands this is not THE STAN KENTON ORCHESTRA he was a tall guy not a girl 14:15
O.K. but without the dynamics, the feel and understanding - most of all they are missing the best in Fergerson - it sounds like what it is - a military band trying........
Agreed - mechanical and uninspired. Kenton always had this lava like shit bubbling under the surface, waiting to erupt - even on a ballad. This just seemed flat. Compare this to Live At Redlands for instance.
WHY do bands give a solo, a long solo, to such a ear bending instrument as a bari, for those uninformed a baritone sax, ugh
Ken Swan Agree but better than an oboe
+Ken Swan Baritone sax is a fantastic instrument. The baritone player is not a very good musician but the others are very fine improvisers.
+Ken Swan: this is actually a Bass Saxophone. I am a bit frustrated that users don't seem to know or understand this. This horn is difficult; it was used frequently in big bands thru the 1950s. Very very well-played here too.
This is a very good solo on an extremely awkward "machine", I know because I (try to) play it.
Sure