Kenton / Wagner
Stan Kenton · 1964
40 min · 8 tracks · jazz · swing · progressive jazz
Kenton's orchestration transforms Wagner's operatic grandeur into vibrant, brassy jazz arrangements that pulse with energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic orchestral energy throughout
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- brassy arrangements for vibrant listening
- theatrical moments for dramatic flair
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, simple tracks
- prefering quiet background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, 'Kenton / Wagner' marked a significant phase in Stan Kenton's career as he explored classical music through a jazz lens. This album came after his successful foray into progressive jazz, which had established him as a leading figure in the genre during the 1950s and early 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Buddy Rich· Maynard Ferguson· Bill Holman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ride of the Valkyries from "Die Walküre" 3:17
- 2 Siegfried's Funeral March from "Götterdämmerung" 7:44
- 3 Prelude to Act I from "Lohengrin" 6:11
- 4 Prelude to Act III from "Lohengrin" 3:12
- 5 Prelude to "Tristan und Isolde" 6:55
- 6 Love-Death from "Tristan und Isolde" 6:18
- 7 Wedding March from "Lohengrin" 2:36
- 8 Pilgrims' Chorus from "Tannhäuser" 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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