9 reviews

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4

UPC: 783707633220
EAN: 0783707633220

Release Date: November 15, 2002
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Tracks:

•	Angels We Have Heard On High
•	O Tannenbaum
•	We Three Kings
•	Adeste Fideles
•	Christmas Time Is Here
•	Good King Wenceslas
•	Greensleeves
•	The Holly And The Ivy
•	My Favorite Things
•	O Holy Night
•	God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
•	The Christmas Song
•	Once In Royal David's City
•	Big Bad Drummin' Dude
•	Away In A Manger

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Editorial Reviews:

Album Description
Experience the incredible sound of the all-brass Capitol Bones Big Band, playing both classic and fresh new Christmas arrangements!

"A Stan Kenton Christmas" is a new recording of the classic charts from Stan Kenton's "A Merry Christmas" album (1961), plus new Christmas big band arrangements by Mark Taylor, Matt Niess, Jim Roberts and Tony Nalker.

Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding August 1, 2007
Tbone Paul (Midwest)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I am a big fan of big bands and trombone ensembles. This CD is a spectacular recreation of Kentons wonderfull music.
It's so nice to hear it without the pop and hiss.
If you liked the original you'll like this. If you never heard the original, you can rest assured you're hearing what Kenton intended and hopefully you'll check ot more Kenton.
Definatly worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars

What an audible treat!!!! December 23, 2005
A. Larry Staudmeister (Maryland)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

My father literally introduced me to Stan Kenton and his music before I was a teenager, and I have been a fan ever since. This Christmas, I had the distinct pleasure of attending a Capitol Bones performance of "A Stan Kenton Christmas" and thought I had reverted to the days of my youth when I attended every Stan Kenton concert that came within driving distance. Whether you are a "bone" aficionado or just a fan of the Stan Kenton style of jazz, you must treat yourself to this excellent collection of music recorded in state-of-the-art HDCD. It will put your sound system and foot tapping to the test.

5 out of 5 stars

Better than Kenton December 26, 2004
C.A. Arthur (Tacoma, Washington)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

I'm been a Kenton fan for a half century, so when I say that this is a magnificent album, don't think I'm knocking Stan. The Bones album has added six pieces to the 1961 album (now re-released with a junky monologue and Maynard screaching carols), and the musicianship is higher. Check out that lead trumpet! And the trombone solos are magnificent. This is jazz; Stan's recording is mostly Ralph Carmichael. Get it!

5 out of 5 stars

Incredible! A real treat for the ears!!! November 23, 2004
JD Bone Man (Midwest)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

This is a phenominal recording of Kenton's christmas charts, and they are finally performed as they should've been! The Capitol Bones Big Band is tremendous. Note after note, each arrangement is flawless. Again, it's great to hear these Kenton Christmas charts recorded with concern for intonation, contrast, and outstanding musicality. Once you've listened to The Capitol Bones blowing down these charts, you'll never listen to Kenton's "Merry Christmas" the same way. Buy it!

5 out of 5 stars

past is prologue January 2, 2004
maurice a long (clifton, va United States)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

the mastery of instruments by todays musicians makes this CD fantastic.any fan of large ensembles must have this.if you are a kenton fan buy it NOW.