This reasonably enjoyable LP features
the Stan Kenton Orchestra during its final period. The ensemble sound remained impressive but among the sidemen only trumpeter
Tim Hagans (and to a lesser extent bassist
Dave Stone) would go on to greater heights, although baritonist
Greg Smith is impressive on his feature, "A Smith Named Greg." Hank Levy contributed three of the charts, "Tiburon" is
Bill Holman's, and
Kenton's piano is featured on the two ballads "Send in the Clowns" and "My Funny Valentine." This is not one of the major
Stan Kenton albums, but the set will be enjoyed by fans of college stage bands. ~ Scott Yanow