At Seventeen
This brilliant song by Janis Ian is transformed into a big band powerhouse ballad fit for the Stan Kenton band itself.

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Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
A big band setting of this classic Wayne Shorter composition, featuring the trombone throughout.

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The Meaning of the Blues
This beautiful jazz ballad features the solo trumpet throughout, in melody statements and improvised solos. The Kenton influence is strong in this powerful chart.

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When I Look In Your Eyes
A beautiful song from Doctor Doolittle is set as a jazz ballad, featuring the solo trombone in written and improvised solos, and beautiful ensemble passages.

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Stella By Starlight
This exciting swinger features the jazz trumpet soloist throughout. Scored for 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, bass, and drums. A guaranteed crowd pleaser.

I Wish You Love
A favorite French melody set to an easy-going swing feel is a sure audience pleaser. It features the pianist throughout, with a short ad lib alto sax solo and ensemble passages that are sure to make everyone smile.

What I Did For Love
This tremendous song from the musical “A Chorus Line” is set as a Kentonish ballad. Solos for piano and alto sax. Scored for 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.

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For Heaven’s Sake
VOCAL
This beautiful ballad is propelled by lush jazz harmonies, along with a short alto sax improvised solo. The range is an octave (A-A) putting it in the grasp of most vocalists.

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I’m Beginning to See the Light
VOCAL
Originally arranged for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, this swinger is now available to the public for the first time.

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Hey Good Lookin’
VOCAL
This Hank Williams favorite is cast as vocal swinger. With such a small vocal range (E-C) this arrangement is ideal for most singers. A Basie-like adaptation with a heavy shout chorus and guitar (or piano) solo.

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