Released 1949 Label Hallmark Records | Producer Lee Gillette Release date 1949 | |
Recorded October 30, 1945 – December 22, 1947 Similar A Presentation of Progre, Stan Kenton's Milestones, The Kenton Era, Popular Favorites by Stan K, Lush Interlude |
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, reissued as a 10-inch LP in 1950, and then as a 12-inch LP in 1955 with additional tracks.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow observed "None of the selections are considered classics but most (particularly "Painted Rhythm," "Capitol Punishment" and "Abstraction") should delight Kenton collectors".
Track listing
All compositions by Pete Rugolo and Stan Kenton except where noted.
- "Peg o' My Heart" (Alfred Bryan, Fred Fisher) – 3:36
- "He's Funny That Way" (Neil Moret, Richard A. Whiting) – 3:14
- "Capitol Punishment" – 4:32
- "Painted Rhythm" (Kenton) – 2:55 Additional track on 10 inch LP
- "Journey to Brazil" – 3:01 Additional track on 12 inch LP
- "Lover" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 2:44 Additional track on 10 inch LP
- "Somnambulism" (Ken Hanna) – 3:09
- "Abstraction" – 3:08
- "Chorale for Brass, Piano and Bongo" – 3:05
- "Please Be Kind" (Saul Chaplin, Sammy Cahn) – 2:59 Additional track on 12 inch LP
- "Ecuador" (Gene Roland) – 2:42 Additional track on 12 inch LP
Note
Personnel
Songs
1Peg O' My Heart3:36
2He's Funny That Way3:14
3Capitol Punishment2:02
References
Encores (Stan Kenton album) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA