{"product_id":"9781574413304","title":"Stan Kenton: This Is an Orchestra!","description":"Stan Kenton (1911-1979) formed his first full orchestra in 1940 and soon drew record-breaking crowds to hear and dance to his exciting sound. He continued to tour and record unrelentingly for the next four decades. Stan Kenton: This Is an Orchestra! sums up the mesmerizing bandleader at the height of his powers, arms waving energetically, his face a study of concentration as he cajoled, coaxed, strained, and obtained the last ounce of energy from every musician under his control. Michael Sparke's narrative captures that enthusiasm in words: a lucid account of the evolution of the Kenton Sound, and the first book to offer a critical evaluation of the role that Stan played in its creation. \"Michael Sparke's book, the first general history of the Kenton Orchestra, is the best evaluation yet of Kenton's 40-year musical development.\"-The Wall Street Journal","brand":"University of North Texas Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128963023088,"sku":"9781574413304","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781574413304_p0.jpg?v=1763792668","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781574413304","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}