The Kenton Touch


The Kenton Touch is an album by bandleader and pianist Stan Kenton featuring a string section. As with his previous album Lush Interlude, the trumpet and sax sections were omitted and Bud Shank's flute and alto sax is the only woodwind used. It was recorded in 1958 and released on the Capitol label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn noted "A 1958 Kenton album that's pretty straightforward and less ambitious than many during that period. The arrangements are standard, the brass section plays with more restraint and less volume, and it's among his best conventional jazz releases".

Track listing

All compositions by Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo except where noted.
  1. "Salute" - 3:52
  2. "Monotony" - 3:41
  3. "Elegy for Alto" - 3:34
  4. "Theme for Sunday" - 5:16
  5. "Ballade for Drums" - 3:09
  6. "Minor Riff" - 3:28
  7. "The End of the World " - 2:27
  8. "Opus in Chartreuse" - 3:23
  9. "Painted Rhythm" - 5:14
  10. "A Rose for David" - 2:42

Personnel