Title: At The Macumba Club Artist: Stan Kenton Label: Hindsight Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 699246656531 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2024-12-06 Number of Discs: 2 Additional Details: MANUFACTURED ON DEMAND
Stan Kenton's 1956 performance at the Macumba Club was a prime example of a band at the height of it's powers, delivering a night of jazz that was as polished as it was powerful. The San Francisco venue, known for attracting top-tier talent, was the ideal setting for Kenton and his orchestra to showcase their distinct sound - the blend of sophisticated arrangements and bold brass that had become their hallmark. This recording isn't just a relic of the past; it's a time capsule that preserves the night when Kenton, Heider, and a band of virtuosos turned the Macumba Club into the epicenter of the jazz universe, if only for a few fleeting hours. Listening to it now, you're not just hearing music; masterclass in big band jazz and recording, and a testament to these juggernauts of the golden age of jazz. Available now for the first time on CD.
Tracks: 1.1 The Big Chase 1.2 Autumn Nocturne 1.3 Artistry in Rhythm 1.4 Winter in Madrid 1.5 Love for Sale 1.6 El Congo Valiente 1.7 Themes and Variations 1.8 My Old Flame 1.9 La Suerte de los Tontos 1.10 Harlem Nocturne 1.11 Concentrate on You 2.1 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 2.2 Young Blood 2.3 Stella By Starlight 2.4 Cherokee 2.5 Royal Blue 2.6 Laura 2.7 Stomping at the Savoy 2.8 Out of Nowhere 2.9 Fuego Cubano 2.10 I Remember You
