Kenton's '70s bands remain wrongly overlooked; disc one here should undo that mistake as you hear four editions of his '70s orchestra do September Song; A Foggy Day; Rhapsody in Blue; Yesterday;... more

The Jim Widner Big Band celebrates their 25th year of doing summer jazz clinics, recording, and touring, with their sixth CD for the CMG label. "The Beat Goes On" is loaded with a sparkling program... more

This fascinating flip through the Kenton story brings you prime performances by his most influential orchestra of each decade. Join him in '48 in Chicago (Lover; Impressionism; Safranski), in '56 in... more

Tunes include Tico Tico; A Man and a Woman; A Little Minor Booze; Bon Homme Richard, and more; topics include the Innovations tours, the Mellophonium Era and Shelly Manne.

Extraordinary large ensembles populated in large part by Kenton band alumni perform compositions written in honor of Stan as well as favorites from the man himself! Includes Lennie Niehaus' I... more

Jazz bassist, educator & clinician Widner brings together this band feat. veterans from Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson & Doc Severinsen bands.

The fourth installment in an impressive series of big band recordings by this contemporary ensemble, "Flying High" combines fresh charts (by Kim Richmond, Phil DeGreg, Dave Pietro, Dick Lieb, Brett... more

Among the tunes: Intermission Riff; MacArthur Park & Reprise; Hey Jude; The Peanut Vendor, and more. Among the topics: the state of jazz, Bill Russo, Pete Rugolo and Kenton's recorded library.

The Jim Widner Big Band celebrates it's 20th anniversary with a new recording. Out of This World marks the fifth release by this outstanding ensemble. Comprised of 14 horns and a rhythm section, the... more

(3-CD box set) contains never before released studio quality recordings from the famous Newport Jazz Festival, feat. The songs "Artistry in Rhythm," "My Funny Valentine" & "Macumba Suite" in 4... more