Stan Kenton arrangements
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of copies of arrangements. Materials are mostly undated. The suggested range date of the materials is the approximate years in which Mr. Kenton was active as a musician and educator.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1930-1970
Language of Materials
This collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.
Conditions Governing Use
Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permission for use.
Biographical Note
Stanley Newcomb Kenton was a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 15, 1911 and died in Los Angeles, California on August 25, 1979. From 1941 to 1948 Mr. Kenton led his own band, the Artistry in Rhythm Orchestra, which gained a national reputation after Capitol released the album "Artistry in Rhythm,” in 1943. In 1950 Kenton assembled his largest band, a 39-piece orchestra named Innovations in Modern Music.... Soon after, however, he returned to his usual 19-piece lineup. His last successful experiment was his mellophonium band of 1960-1963. In later years, he dedicated his time to teaching jazz to young musicians.
See moreExtent
10.5 cubic feet
Abstract
Stan Kenton was a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. The collection consists of copies of arrangements.
Arrangement
The arrangements are organized alphabetically by title.
Physical Location
Special Collections and Archives of the University of Idaho Library
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source unknown.
General
This manuscript group is part of the International Jazz Collections-IJC.
Processing Information
Processed in 2002.
- Title
- Stan Kenton Arrangements, circa 1930-1970
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Laura Guedes
- Date
- © 2013
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latn
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository