| | |  | Big Dance Bands | Home » » » Stan Kenton's Lost Concert | | | | | | | Description: | | In May of 1977 Stan Kenton fell and experienced a serious concussion. He was never the same afterwards. Whether it was restlessness or financial need that drove hin back on the road, he was anxious to return. Having seen a number of appearances from 1975 through 1978 I can attest to the fact that this is an authentic version of the post-injury Stan. A world of difference from some of the more lively shows before his accident.
Stan is a shell of his former self, without animation and seemingly without enthusiasm. And yet, that said, the band was determined to see the "old man" off to a good finish, and they play well here. Although it's been almost thirty years, I still have great memories of seeing the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Even on a bad night they were the best ticket in town. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Stan Kenton Pete Rugolo Roy Reynolds Benny Goodman Henry Mancini | | Director:
| Robert Widener | | Format:
| NTSC | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| GEM Ltd | | Run Time:
| 58 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| September 01, 2006 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 10 reviews |
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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Probably the worst DVD ever made.Dec 12, 2006
By Alan Alfred
The standard of this DVD is so bad it almost belies belief. If you are a Kenton fan give this a miss. The picture is the worst I have ever seen on any DVD and will disappoint anyone who should buy it.
Robert Widener has got a lot to answer for. This is not even worth one star.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
A NightmareDec 23, 2006
By J. G. Dallas
I saw the Kenton band over half-a-dozen times from the mid-seventies till the mid-eighties, and never heard them sound half this bad. If it were just the abysmal sound quality, I would persist; however, the ensemble work is out-of-tune and sloppy, the solos uninspired, the rhythm section like someone building a garage.
My guess is that someone hired a few 'ringers' for this show who simply didn't know the book. That, or half the band was soused, which I doubt Kenton would've allowed.
I profoundly agree with the above reviewer: save your money. If you want something approximating what Kenton actually sounded like, buy the "Stan Kenton Today" live CD, which is a reissue of the double-album vinyl "Live in London" first released in 1972: it coos and screams.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Too bad it wasn't professionally recordedJan 18, 2007
By Jerry
"Jerry"
In May of 1977 Stan Kenton fell and experienced a serious concussion. He was never the same afterwards. Whether it was restlessness or financial need that drove hin back on the road, he was anxious to return. Having seen a number of appearances from 1975 through 1978 I can attest to the fact that this is an authentic version of the post-injury Stan. A world of difference from some of the more lively shows before his accident.
Stan is a shell of his former self, without animation and seemingly without enthusiasm. And yet, that said, the band was determined to see the "old man" off to a good finish, and they play well here. Although it's been almost thirty years, I still have great memories of seeing the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Even on a bad night they were the best ticket in town.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Pure NostalgiaJan 08, 2007
By Mr. Milton A. Maxim
"Old Geezer"
Despite the two guys who critized this DVD I got it anyway and am glad I did. I got better results in 1978 with my Beta cam-corder. It is grainy and the sound isn't up to par. I played it through my Bose unit and it improved the sound. Just seeing Kenton, a year and a half before he died in August 1979, playing the piano in his unique style and trying to recreate the sound that made him famous, is well worth the ten bucks.
I saw Kenton at the Capitol and Paramount theaters in New York City. Shorty Rogers, Chico Alvarez, Howard Rumsey, Art Pepper, Boots Mussulli, Kai Winding and the great singers Anita O'Day and June Christy were just part of the band in those days. Vido Musso, Pete Rugolo and Bob Cooper were his arrangers and some arrangeements are a part of this DVD. Sit back,listen and remember the days when the stage rose from the belly of the Paramount theatre and you heard Artistry In Rhythm. Those were the days!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Stan Kenton's Lost ConcertJun 30, 2007
By Ray Parish
"Ray"
Frankly, this DVD was disappointing. The sound is reasonable but the picture was bad. It was only possible to recognise individual musicians at times, Stan was just a blur, and there was no clarity at all throughout the concert. That was a shame as I have been waiting for a filmed recording of Stan and his Orchestra for a long time. It is obvious that the filming was done by an amateur and maybe the camera operator was unaware of the fuzziness that his/her filming produced. Unfortunately such an event cannot be repeated. The music was good and enjoyable but I sincerely hope that, with modern technology, someone can improve the clarity of picture for an what was possibly a memorable concert for those attending.
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