Sophisticated Approach is an album by the Stan Kenton Orchestra recorded in 1961 and released by Capitol Records.[1][2][3] In 2006, Sophisticated Approach was digitally remastered and reissued on CD for the first time by Capitol Records/Blue Note Records and included six bonus tracks, including the non-album single, “Magic Moment”.
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
| All About Jazz | [5] |
The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn noted “Sophisticated Approach features the ensemble when it was beginning to acquire a reputation for being more interested in structure and discipline than swing. The arrangements are tight, there’s a minimum of solo space, and the songs are uneven”.[4] On All About Jazz Chris May said “Listening to Sophisticated Approach for more than about five minutes is an experience akin to having a sumo wrestler sit on your face. It isn’t fun, it isn’t jazz, and you need to come up for air”.[5]
Track listing
- “But Beautiful” (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 3:18
- “Darn That Dream” (Van Heusen, Eddie DeLange) – 2:12
- “It Might As Well Be Spring” (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 5:12
- “Moonlight Becomes You” (Van Heusen, Burke) – 3:50
- “How Do I Look In Blue” (Gene Roland, Johnny Richards) – 2:50
- “You Stepped Out of a Dream” (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) – 2:52
- “How Long Has This Been Going On?” (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 4:32
- “Memoirs of a Lady” (Richards, Blanca Webb) – 2:48
- “Time After Time” (Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn) – 4:16
- “Easy to Love” (Cole Porter) – 2:53
- “My One and Only Love” (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) – 2:37
- “Like Someone in Love” (Van Heusen, Burke) – 4:35
- Recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA on July 5, 1961 (tracks 1–7 & 12) and July 7, 1961 (tracks 8–11).
- In 2006, Sophisticated Approach was digitally remastered and reissued on CD with the bonus tracks:
13. “Some Enchanted Evening” (R. Rogers, O. Hammerstein) – 3:27
14. “Make Someone Happy” (Styne, Comden, Green) – 3:09
15. “Come Rain or Come Shine” (H. Arlen, J. Mercer) – 2:29
16. “Gigi” (A. J. Lerner, F. Lowe) – 2:59
17. “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered” (R. Rogers, L. Hart) – 2:32
18. “Magic Moment” (H, Dietz, A. Schwartz) – 2:56
- Recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA on December 5, 6 & 12, 1961
Personnel
- Stan Kenton – piano, conductor
- Bob Behrendt, Bud Brisbois, Dalton Smith, Bob Rolfe – trumpet
- Bob Fitzpatrick, Bud Parker, Jack Spurlock – trombone
- Jim Amlotte – bass trombone
- Dave Wheeler – bass trombone, tuba
- Dwight Carver, Keith LaMotte, Gene Roland, Carl Saunders – mellophone
- Gabe Baltazar – alto saxophone
- Sam Donahue, Paul Renzi – tenor saxophone
- Marvin Holladay – baritone saxophone
- Wayne Dunstan – baritone saxophone, bass saxophone
- Red Mitchell – bass
- Jerry McKenzie – drums
- Lennie Niehaus – arranger
References
- ^ Vosbein, P. Stan Kenton Discography accessed June 8, 2016
- ^ Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Capitol Album Discography, Part 5: 600-2999 (1955-1968) accessed June 8, 2016
- ^ The Capitol Sessions of Stan Kenton: 1961
- ^ a b Wynn, Ron. Sophisticated Approach Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ a b May, C. All About Jazz Review, May 18, 2006
