Artistry in Rhythm


Artistry in Rhythm is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton featuring performances recorded in 1946 and originally released on the Capitol label as four 78rpm discs, reissued as a LP in 1953, and then as a LP in 1955 with additional tracks.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow observed: "It's a fine sampling of Stan Kenton's mid-'40s orchestra."

Track listing

All tracks were composed by Stan Kenton except where noted:
  1. "Come Back to Sorrento" – 3:07
  2. "Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'" – 2:46 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  3. "Fantasy" – 2:46
  4. "Opus in Pastels" – 2:45
  5. "Soothe Me" – 3:08 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  6. "Cocktails for Two" – 2:59 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  7. "Artistry in Bolero" – 3:00
  8. "Ain't No Misery in Me" – 2:59
  9. "Safranski " – 3:09
  10. "Santa Lucia" – 3:14 Additional track on 12-inch LP
  11. "Willow Weep for Me" – 3:14
  12. "Artistry in Percussion" – 3:09
All tracks were recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California, United States, North America over a five-year period on the following dates:
  • October 30, 1945
  • June 4, 1946
  • July 12, 1946
  • July 19, 1946
  • July 25, 1946
  • July 26, 1946
  • August 2, 1946
  • September 24, 1947
  • September 14, 1950

Personnel

The musicians recorded for the album included: