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The late, great bandleader’s alumni were feeling nostalgic in ’91, the year that marked the 50th anniversary of the Kenton Orchestra’s debut at the Rendezvous Ballroom on Balboa Island, California. Along with special guests, they staged a four-day concert in honor of his unparalleled jazz legacy, and this set brings you the highlights of that star-studded event. Along with more than two hours of panel discussions by his bandmates (which range from really funny to deeply moving), these 5 CDs include their performances of Peanut Vendor; Solitaire; Artistry in Percussion; Artistry in Rhythm; Pegasus; Take the ‘A’ Train; My Old Flame; Body and Soul; Pennies from Heaven; Intermission Riff; Midnight Sun; Royal Street; The Big Chase, and more. And the musicians?: Conte and Pete Candoli, Bud Shank, Maynard Ferguson, Shorty Rogers, Lee Konitz, Anita O’Day, Chris Connor and more!