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THE STAGE DOOR SWINGS showcases Stan Kenton using the range and power of his big band to interpret 12 Broadway hits. Listeners might assume that a "Broadway Hits" set would find Kenton scaling back his usual progressive tendencies, but that is not the case. The arrangements by Lennie Niehaus are ambitious and at times grandiose, utilizing the full force of the 18-piece group.
The set includes such familiar gems as Cole Porter's "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye," Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Bali Ha'i," and Adler and Ross's "Whatever Lola Wants." There are several fine soloists, including Neihaus himself on alto sax on "Baubles, Bangles, and Beads" and "Hey There." As usual, Kenton manages music that is harmonically advanced yet also highly melodic and swinging, making this a fine set for fans of Broadway musicals, big-band swing, and challenging large-ensemble arrangements.
Recording information: Capitol Studios, Riverside Plaza Hotel, New York, NY (09/22/1958).
Arranger: Lennie Niehaus.
Personnel: Stan Kenton (piano); Stan Kenton; Stephen Perlow (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Bill Robinson (tenor saxophone); Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (baritone saxophone); Bill Catalano, Billy Catelano (trumpet); Bill Smiley, Bob Olson, Billy Smiley, Bob Olson (bass trombone); Red Kelly (bass instrument); Lennie Niehaus (alto saxophone); Bill Perkins, Bill Trujillo (tenor saxophone); Jack Sheldon, Bud Brisbois, Frank Huggins, Al Sunseri (trumpet); Kent Larsen, Archie LeCoque, Jim Amlotte (trombone); Jerry McKenzie (drums).
Liner Note Author: Michael Sparke.
Stan Kenton Stage Door Swings Songs Stage Door Swings Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  One of Kenton's Best Sellers
When "The Stage Door Swings" was released in 1958 it became a best seller for the Stan Kenton Orchestra.A collection of 12 Broadway tunes done a la Kenton,proving that Big Band music was still able to sell records if done right. This CD reissue is beautifully remastered and would be a good "buy" for curious fringe Kenton fans, and a "must" for all the hard core Kentonites as well.
Submitted by augerman (Brantford, Ontario, Canada) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Broadway Swings!
This is the Kenton aggregation swinging at its best on Broadway tunes. It's always been one of my favorite Kenton recordings. Section work and soloists are typically superb Kenton as the band swings itself through 12 marvelous Lennie Neihaus charts.
Submitted by Leonard.Levy2 (Westwood, N.J.)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Five stars only for the music
As it is now a sad tradition, Capitol continues on slaughtering Stan Kenton's exceptional albums.
This one, recorded in September 1958, with beautiful, incredibly modern and up-to-date arrangments by Lennie Niehaus, another genius from Kenton's basket, is particularly pleasant for the easy, swinging treatment of classic Broadway tunes.
The original LP had the usual splendid Capitol's full-bodied, crystal clear sound, reduced to a strident, bass-shy, nerve-wracking sound by the inept digital mastering.
One has to ask : what kind of monitors (or ears) does Mr.McMaster have at Capitol's, to equalize in such an horrible way?
Rocco Loschiavo
Submitted by rocco.loschiavo (Rome, Italy)
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