Sophisticated Approach


Sophisticated Approach is an album by the Stan Kenton Orchestra recorded in 1961 and released by Capitol Records.
In 2006, Sophisticated Approach was digitally remastered and reissued on CD for the first time by Capitol Records/Blue Note Records and included six bonus tracks, including the non-album single, "Magic Moment".

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn noted "Sophisticated Approach features the ensemble when it was beginning to acquire a reputation for being more interested in structure and discipline than swing. The arrangements are tight, there's a minimum of solo space, and the songs are uneven". On All About Jazz Chris May said "Listening to Sophisticated Approach for more than about five minutes is an experience akin to having a sumo wrestler sit on your face. It isn't fun, it isn't jazz, and you need to come up for air".

Track listing

  1. "But Beautiful" - 3:18
  2. "Darn That Dream" - 2:12
  3. "It [Might As Well Be Spring]" - 5:12
  4. "Moonlight Becomes You" - 3:50
  5. "How Do I Look In Blue" - 2:50
  6. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" - 2:52
  7. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" - 4:32
  8. "Memoirs of a Lady" - 2:48
  9. "Time After Time" - 4:16
  10. "You'd Be [So Easy to Love|Easy to Love]" - 2:53
  11. "My One and Only Love" - 2:37
  12. "Like Someone in Love" - 4:35
13. "Some Enchanted Evening" - 3:27
14. "Make Someone Happy" - 3:09
15. "Come Rain or Come Shine" - 2:29
16. "Gigi" - 2:59
17. "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" - 2:32
18. "Magic Moment" - 2:56