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The Stan Kenton Legacy

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Published: February 29, 2004

My parents tell me that the success of a father is determined by how his grandchildren turn out. If the Kenton orchestra was his child, then the success of his grandchildren, and their influence on the jazz world is a testimony to the vision of the controversial, but never compromising leader. Kenton took the criticism because he followed his vision, and the musicians he’s left us in his wake have made the jazz world a better place.

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