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Milt Bernhart
Milt Bernhart (May 25, 1926 – January 22, 2004) was a West Coast jazz trombonist who worked with Stan Kenton, Frank Sinatra, and others. He supplied the solo in the middle of Sinatra's 1956 recording of ''I've Got You Under My Skin'' conducted by Nelson Riddle. Biography Bernhart (occasionally spelled Bernhardt) began on tuba, but switched to trombone in high school. At 16 he worked in Boyd Raeburn's band and later had some "gigs" with Teddy Powell. After time in the United States Army he worked, off and on, with Stan Kenton for the next ten years. He is perhaps most associated with Kenton, but in 1955 he had his first album as a leader. In 1986 he was elected President of the Big Band Academy of America. Although known as "mild-mannered" or humorous, his brief period with Benny Goodman was one area that brought out his ire. He indicated working with Goodman was "the bottom", except for basic training in the Army, of his first 23 years of life. He called Goodman a "bore" an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso ( ), colloquially Valpo, is a city and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 34,151 at the 2020 census. History The site of present-day Valparaiso was included in the purchase of land from the Potawatomi people by the U.S. Government in October 1832. Chiqua's town or Chipuaw was located a mile east of the current Courthouse along the Sauk Trail. Chiqua's town existed from or before 1830 until after 1832. The location is just north of the railroad crossing on State Route 2 and County Road 400 North. Located on the ancient Native American trail from Rock Island to Detroit, the town had its first log cabin in 1834. Established in 1836 as ''Portersville'', county seat of Porter County, it was renamed to Valparaiso (meaning "Vale of Paradise" in Old Spanish) in 1837 after Valparaíso, Chile, near which the county's namesake David Porter battled in the Battle of Valparaiso during the War of 1812. The city was once called the "City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventist Health Glendale
Adventist Health Glendale is a hospital located in Glendale, California, it is part of the healthcare network Adventist Health. Adventist Health Glendale is one of the city's oldest businesses, founded in 1905, a year before Glendale was incorporated as a city. It was then known as Glendale Sanitarium, and it occupied the former Glendale Hotel, a 75-room Victorian structure on what is now Broadway Avenue. In 2009, Adventist Health Glendale started ''HEALTHline'', a weekly television show helping people to understand their health and health options. ''HEALTHline'' can also be viewed online. History At the end of July 2017 Glendale Adventist Medical Center changed its name to Adventist Health Glendale. Murders Dr. Peter Martin Keller husband of Nettie Florence Keller was shot to death by a patient at Glendale Sanitarium on October 1, 1931. Efren Saldivar, a respiratory therapist at Adventist Health Glendale until 1998, came to be dubbed the "Angel of Death" when he confessed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenton In Hi-Fi
''Kenton in Hi-Fi'' is an album by bandleader and pianist Stan Kenton featuring performances of Kenton's signature compositions from the 1940s recorded in 1956 and released on the Capitol label.Vosbein, PStan Kenton Discographyaccessed April 16, 2016 accessed April 16, 2016 This album was re-released as 'Kenton in Stereo' in 1959. A 7-1/2 i.p.s.stereo reel tape - Catalog no. ZDS -10 - was recorded by Capitol and released in 1956. Apparently the stereo mix for the reel tape is unique, but the same stereo master tape was probably used for the stereo vinyl LP record. Reception The review by Stephen Cook noted "Thanks to a seamless ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kenton Era
''The Kenton Era'' is a compilation album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton featuring recordings from 1940 to 1954 which was originally released in two limited edition box sets, as fifteen 7 inch 45 rpm discs and four 12 inch LPs, on Capitol in 1955. accessed April 19, 2016 Critical reception The review by Scott Yanow states "Kenton is heard reminiscing about his first 15 years in the business, there are some selections taken from his famous 1941 stint at the Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa, CA, numbers from rehearsals in 1944, radio airchecks dating from 1944-48, some startling performances by Kenton's Innovations orchestra of 1950-51 and a few swinging numbers from his 1952-53 big band. ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Kenton Presents
''Stan Kenton Presents'' is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton with his "Innovations" Orchestra featuring performances recorded in 1950 and originally released as 78 RPM records and a 10-inch LP on Capitol before being reissued in 12-inch LP format in 1955.Vosbein, PStan Kenton Discographyaccessed April 11, 2016Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, Maccessed April 11, 2016Maynard Ferguson Discography accessed April 11, 2016 Reception The review by Scott Yanow observed "The soloists (which also include trombonist Milt Bernhart) are very impressive but it is the writing (by Shorty Rogers, Bill Russo, Frank Marks, Johnny Ric ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Popular Favorites By Stan Kenton
''Popular Favorites by Stan Kenton'' is a compilation album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton featuring performances recorded between 1951 and 1953 and originally released as a 10-inch LP and 45 rpm EP on Capitol before being reissued as a 12-inch LP with additional tracks in 1955.Vosbein, PStan Kenton Discographyaccessed April 13, 2016Maynard Ferguson Discography accessed April 13, 2016 Critical reception The review by Richard S. Ginell said "This early-LP collection partially documents a period of retrenching after Kenton's '' |
Stan Kenton Classics
''Stan Kenton Classics'' is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton compiling performances recorded between 1945 and 1947 and originally collected on the Capitol Records, Capitol label as a 10-inch LP in 1950 then reissued as a 12-inch LP with additional tracks in 1955.Vosbein, PStan Kenton Discographyaccessed April 20, 2016Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, Maccessed April 20, 2016 Reception The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars. Track listing All compositions by Stan Kenton except where noted. # "Tampico (song), Tampico" (Allan Roberts, Doris Fisher (songwriter), Doris Fisher) – 2:37 # "Artistry in Boogie" (Pete Rugolo, Stan Kenton) – 3:00 # "Southern Scandal" – 3:07 # "Machito" (Rugolo) – 2:27 # "After You" (Seger Ellis) – 3:01 Additional track on 12-inch LP # "Harlem Holiday" – 2:34 Additional track on 12-inch LP # "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine" (Kenton, Charles Lawrence, Joe Greene (American songwriter), Joe Greene) – 3:08 # "Minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Kenton's Milestones
''Stan Kenton's Milestones'' is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton compiling performances recorded between 1943 and 1947 and originally collected on the Capitol label as a 10-inch LP in 1950 then reissued as a 12-inch LP with additional tracks in 1955.Vosbein, PStan Kenton Discographyaccessed April 15, 2016Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, Maccessed April 15, 2016 Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow said "This music is essential in one form or another" and noted "These performances are still exciting a half-century later". Track listing All compositions by Stan Kenton except where noted. # "Artistry in Rhythm" - 3:20 # "Eager Beaver" - 3:11 # "Collaboration" (Pete Rugolo, Stan Kenton) - 2:41 # "The Peanut Vendor" (Moisés Simons) - 2:45 # "Interlude" (Rugolo) - 3:09 Additional track on 12 inch LP # "Bongo Riff" (Rugolo) - 2:08 Additional track on 12 inch LP # "Intermission Riff" (Ray Wetzel) - 3:18 # "Concerto to End All Concertos" - 6:19 # "A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innovations In Modern Music
''Innovations in Modern Music'' is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton with his "Innovations" Orchestra featuring performances recorded in 1950 and originally released on the Capitol label.Vosbein, PStan Kenton Discographyaccessed April 11, 2016Watts, R., Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, Maccessed April 11, 2016Maynard Ferguson Discography accessed April 11, 2016 Reception The review by Scott Yanow observed "The music is often quite fascinating and very advanced".Track listing # "Trajectories" (Franklyn Marks) – 3:34 # "Theme for Sunday" (Stan Kenton) – 5:04 # "Conflict" ( |
A Presentation Of Progressive Jazz
''A Presentation of Progressive Jazz'' is a 1948 jazz album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton. Background The album features performances recorded in 1947 and originally released on the Capitol label as four 78rpm discs, reissued as a 10-inch LP in 1953 as ''A Concert in Progressive Jazz'', and then as a 12-inch LP in 1955 with additional tracks.Vosbein, PStan Kenton Discographyaccessed April 13, 2016 accessed April 13, 2016 Track listing All compositions by Pete Rugolo and Stan Kenton except where noted. # "Cuban Carnival" (Pete Rugolo) – 2:44 # "Monotony" – 3:04 # "Lonely Woman" (, |
Encores (Stan Kenton Album)
''Encores'' is an album by pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton featuring performances recorded in 1945–47 and originally released on the Capitol label as three 78rpm discs, reissued as a 10-inch LP in 1950, and then as a 12-inch LP in 1955 with additional tracks.Vosbein, PStan Kenton Discographyaccessed April 13, 2016 accessed April 13, 2016 Reception The review by Scott Yanow observed "None of the selections are considered classics but most (particularly "Painted Rhythm," "Capitol Punishment" and "Abstraction") should delight Kenton collectors".Track listing All compositions ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dimensions (Maynard Ferguson Album)
''Dimensions'' is an album led by jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in early 1954 and mid-1955 and released on the EmArcy label. accessed September 28, 2012 Reception '''' in 1955 wrote: "Ferguson plays a cleaner, more purposeful host than has generally been true in the past, in which ideas go volleying back and forth between him and saxophonist Bud Shank, Bob Cooper and Bob Gordon." awarded the album 3 stars stating "Although not essential, the b ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
