Kenton Showcase | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1954 | |||
Recorded | March 1, 2 & 3, 1954 | |||
Studio | Capitol Recording Studios, Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Capitol H 525/526 | |||
Producer | Lee Gillette | |||
Stan Kenton chronology | ||||
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The Music of Bill Russo Cover | ||||
The Music of Bill Holman Cover | ||||
Kenton Showcase refers to two 10-inch LPs by bandleader Stan Kenton recorded in early 1954 on Capitol,one each featuring compositions by Bill Holman and Bill Russo. These albums were combined as a 12-inch LP in 1955. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [5] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "It's a fine showcase for the two talented writers". [5]
All compositions by Bill Russo (tracks 1-8) or Bill Holman (tracks 9-17 &20) unless noted.
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