Stan Kenton's wild music rocks the house

Hard-driving. beautiful and so magical Big Band jazz, that's what the Stan Kenton vital musical excitement truly is. When the fella takes off on the beautiful keyboard sounds and the the fella on flute kicks in with his vibrant, persuasive unusual solo, well it's the classic Kenton number, 'The Peanut Vendor' and it shines Good Lord this flashing pulsating music does shine like something made by Cartier. A beautiful powerhouse brass section and harmonically engaging saxes work on this very fine 'Peanut' number also. The sleek mysterious brew Mr. Kenton starts up with another big number--'Artistry in Rhythm'--also gives a huge, satisfying wallop of a sensual, Big Band jazz massive sensual rapture. Stan Kenton is one fantastic leader. Well. there is no doubt Stan Kenton will make folks who love superior jazz feel a whole lot better. With all the nerve-wracking heavy flooding in the Metro Atlanta area today it is really good to start digging great music men like the one and only Stan Kenton, one oh so grand musical wizard if there ever was one.