A Presentation of Progressive Jazz
A Presentation of Progressive Jazz is a 1948 jazz album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton.
Background
The album features performances recorded in 1947 and originally released on the Capitol label as four 78rpm discs, reissued as a 10-inch LP in 1953 as A Concert in Progressive Jazz, and then as a 12-inch LP in 1955 with additional tracks.Track listing
All compositions by Pete Rugolo and Stan Kenton except where noted.- "Cuban Carnival" – 2:44
- "Monotony" – 3:04
- "Lonely Woman" – 3:25
- "Lament" – 3:03
- "Thermopolae" – 2:50 Additional track on 12-inch LP
- "Theme for Alto" – 2:35 Additional track on 12-inch LP
- "Impressionism" – 3:01
- "Elegy for Alto" – 3:10
- "This Is My Theme" – 3:16
- "Fugue for Rhythm Section" – 2:57
- "Introduction to a Latin Rhythm" – 2:41 Additional track on 12-inch LP
- "Come Rain or Come Shine" – 3:15 Additional track on 12-inch LP
- Recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, CA on June 7, 1946, September 24, 1947, September 25, 1947, October 20, 1947, October 22, 1947 and March 20, 1951 and at RKO-Pathé Studios in New York City on December 6, 1947, December 21, 1947 and December 22, 1947
Personnel
- Stan Kenton – piano, conductor
- Alfred "Chico" Alvarez, John Anderson, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Ken Hanna, John Howell, Al Porcino, Shorty Rogers, Ray Wetzel – trumpet
- Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Harry Forbes, Milt Kabak, Dick Kenney, Miff Sines, Kai Winding – trombone
- John Halliburton, Bart Varsalona – bass trombone
- Al Anthony, Boots Mussulli, Frank Pappalardo, Art Pepper, Bud Shank, George Weidler – alto saxophone
- Bart Caldarell, Bob Cooper, Vido Musso, Warner Weidler – tenor saxophone
- Bob Gioga – baritone saxophone
- Pete Rugolo – piano
- Laurindo Almeida – guitar
- Don Bagley, Eddie Safranski – bass
- Shelly Manne – drums
- Jack Costanzo – bongos
- Carlos Vidal – congas
- José Mangual – timbales, cowbell
- Salvador Armenta, Machito, Rene Touzet – maracas
- June Christy – vocals
- Robert Graettinger, Pete Rugolo – arranger