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Celebrating Stan Kenton

Another chance to hear the BBC Big Band in concert celebrating the music of Stan Kenton. Including Concerto to End All Concertos, Intermission Riff and Malaguena.

Clare Teal presents another chance to hear the BBC Big Band in concert celebrating the music of Stan Kenton. Including Concerto to End All Concertos, Jump for Joe, Intermission Riff and Malaguena. Recorded at the Town Hall Birmingham in 2011 to celebrate the centenary of Stan's birth, the BBC Big Band is led by former Kenton trombonist Jiggs Whigham.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 6 May 201321:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Artistry In Rhythm"

    Composer: Stan Kenton Arranger: Stan Kenton

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Eager Beaver"

    Composer: Stan Kenton Arranger: Stan Kenton

  • The BBC Big Band

    The Peanut Vendor

    Composer: Moises Simons Arranger: Pete Rugolo

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Stairway To The Stars"

    Composer: Matty Malneck & Mitchell Parish Arranger: Bill Holman

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Intermission Riff"

    Composer: Ray Wetzel Arranger: Ray Wetzel

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Concerto To End All Concertos"

    Composer: Stan Kenton Arranger: Stan Kenton

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Malaguena"

    Composer: Ernesto Lecuona Arranger: Bill Holman

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Portrait Of A Count"

    Composer: Bill Russo Arranger: Bill Russo

  • The BBC Big Band

    "Limehouse Blues"

    Composer: Braham, Furber Arranger: Bill Holman

Stan Kenton at the BBC - 1977

Stan Kenton at the BBC - 1977
The Creative World of Stan Kenton

Broadcast

  • Mon 6 May 201321:00
    BBC Radio 2