City of Glass
Stan Kenton · 1952
63 min · 16 tracks · jazz · swing · progressive jazz
A sprawling orchestral jazz journey that blends complex arrangements with a cinematic feel.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of orchestral textures
- wave-like pacing with cinematic feel
- immersive journey through soundscapes
- thoughtful reflections during listening
- afternoon relaxation with rich arrangements
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1952, 'City of Glass' was a pivotal moment for Stan Kenton, coming after his successful album 'New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm' from 1953. This album marks a significant evolution in Kenton's orchestral approach, embracing more ambitious and avant-garde structures. The work showcases his innovative vision at the height of the West Coast jazz movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Buddy Rich· Maynard Ferguson· Bill Holman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thermopylae 2:56
- 2 Everything Happens to Me 3:02
- 3 Incident in Jazz 3:28
- 4 House of Strings 4:17
- 5 A Horn 4:06
- 6 City of Glass: First Movement, Part 1: Entrance Into the City 4:33
- 7 City of Glass: First Movement, Part 2: The Structures 3:49
- 8 City of Glass: Second Movement: Dance Before the Mirror 4:25
- 9 City of Glass: Third Movement: Reflections 3:55
- 10 Modern Opus 3:17
- 11 A Cello 5:02
- 12 You Go to My Head 3:22
- 13 A Trumpet 4:49
- 14 An Orchestra 4:06
- 15 A Thought 4:55
- 16 Some Saxophones 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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