Stan Kenton

Innovative jazz band leader Stan Kenton performs live in this 1977 concert at the Leisure Lounge in Ontario, Canada. Kenton broke away from traditional big band jazz by focusing on emotion and harmonies instead of swing styles. Filmed two years before his death, this show features Kenton and his band entertaining the audience with standards, including "Send in the Clowns," "Inner Crisis," "Body & Soul," "Love for Sale" and "Artistry in Rhythm."

A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.

The musical short features a romantic story that ties in with the music of Stan Kenton and his Orchestra with June Christy and the Pastels.

A country girl, wanting to break into show-business, comes to New York City and, by her actions, manages to restore the optimism of a jaded and disillusioned nightclub owner. Eventually, she marries the manager of one of the man's nightclubs.

Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Southern Scandal."

Short film featuring band leader Stan Kenton and vocalist Anita O'Day.

R.C.M. Soundie

Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers

Helen Huntley and Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Jammin' in the Panoram."

Jazz Soundie with Stan Kenton and his players.