Encores (Stan Kenton album)

Encores is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton featuring performances recorded in 1945–47 and originally released on the Capitol label as three 78rpm discs in 1949, reissued as a 10-inch LP in 1950, and then as a 12-inch LP in 1955 with additional tracks.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow observed "None of the selections are considered classics but most should delight Kenton collectors".

Track listing

All compositions by Pete Rugolo and Stan Kenton except where noted.

"Peg o' My Heart" – 3:36
"He's Funny That Way" – 3:14
"Capitol Punishment" – 4:32
"Painted Rhythm" – 2:55 Additional track on 10-inch LP
"Journey to Brazil" – 3:01 Additional track on 12-inch LP
"Lover" – 2:44 Additional track on 10-inch LP
"Somnambulism" – 3:09
"Abstraction" – 3:08
"Chorale for Brass, Piano and Bongo" – 3:05
"Please Be Kind" – 2:59 Additional track on 12-inch LP
"Ecuador" – 2:42 Additional track on 12-inch LP

Note

Recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, CA on October 30, 1945, June 7, 1946, July 18, 1946, February 27, 1947, March 31, 1947, April 1, 1947, September 24, 1947, September 25, 1947 and at RKO-Pathé Studios in New York City, NY on December 21, 1947, December 22, 1947

Personnel

Stan Kenton – piano, arranger
Alfred "Chico" Alvarez, John Anderson, Russ Burgher, Buddy Childers, Ken Hanna, Bob Lymperis Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel – trumpet
Milt Bernhart, Eddie Bert, Harry Betts, Harry Forbes, Skip Layton, Milt Kabak, Jimmy Simms, Miff Sines, Kai Winding, Freddie Zito – trombone
Bart Varsalona – bass trombone
Al Anthony, Boots Mussulli, Eddie Meyers, Frank Pappalardo, Art Pepper, George Weidler – alto saxophone
Bob Cooper, Vido Musso, Warner Weidler – tenor saxophone
Bob Gioga – baritone saxophone
Pete Rugolo – piano
Bob Ahern, Laurindo Almeida – guitar
Eddie Safranski – bass
Ralph Collier, Shelly Manne – drums
Jack Costanzo – bongos
Carlos Vidal – congas
Frank "Machito" Grillo – maracas
June Christy – vocals
Ken Hanna, Stan Kenton, Gene Roland, Pete Rugolo – arranger