Stan Kenton Conducts the Jazz Compositions of Dee Barton [Reissue] (2007)

About this title: In 2007 Michael Cuscuna produced a carefully remixed reissue of Stan Kenton's 1968 Capitol LP The Jazz Compositions of Dee Barton. Recorded on December 19 and 20, 1967, this album is devoted to the music of Dewells Barton, Jr., Kenton's trombonist and drummer (as well as composer and arranger) from 1961-1963 and from 1967-1969. Barton's featured album with Kenton is surprisingly substantial, with occasional edgy solos by trumpeter Jay Daversa and alto saxophonist Ray Reed, particularly on the aptly titled "Dilemma," a piece that transcends Kenton's carefully controlled mainstream modernity ... read more

Tracks:

1. Man [Barton]
2. Lonely Boy [Barton]
3. The Singing Oyster [Barton]
4. Dilemma [Barton]
5. Three Thoughts [Barton]
6. A New Day [Barton]
7. Woman [Barton]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.