In every time there are men whose special role it is to give expression to the spirit of their day. They become its symbols, each in his own field of art. Stan Kenton is such a man, the symbol of a vibrant world that finds its voice today in jazz. His story is, in many ways, the story of modern jazz, and this musical era is his. Much of the era is revealed in a portrait of the man, where he came from, what he felt...
All of the midi files on this server are modified and somewhat abbreviated. There is enough of each song (about 20 measures) to give you a feel for what they are like.
I created a special CD containg some rare recordings such as "All The Things You Are", "Ill Wind", "Gloomy Sunday", "Be Bop Spoken Here" with Charlie Barnet + Radio Transcriptions. Email if you are interested.
All of the following are available as midi, .pdf files, on tape, CD, or printed music (Score and /or Parts). 5 trpts/5 bones/5 sax/4 rhythm. Sometimes 4/4/5/4
NOTICE
Until Licencing agreements are signed with ASCAP,
BMI and the FOX AGENCY, most midis will not be
available on line.
(Big Band chart from "The Stage Door Swings")