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Stan Kenton (1911ndash;1979) formed his first full orchestra in 1940 and soon drew record-breaking crowds to hear and dance to his exciting sound. He continued to tour and record unrelentingly for the next four decades. Stan Kenton: This Is an Orchestra! sums up the mesmerizing bandleader at the height of his powers; arms waving energetically; his face a study of concentration as he cajoled; coaxed; strained; and obtained the last ounce of energy from every musician under his control. Michael Sparkersquo;s narrative captures that enthusiasm in words: a lucid account of the evolution of the Kenton Sound; and the first book to offer a critical evaluation of the role that Stan played in its creation. ldquo;Michael Sparkersquo;s book; the first general history of the Kenton Orchestra; is the best evaluation yet of Kentonrsquo;s 40-year musical development.rdquo;mdash;The Wall Street Journal