Album DetailsBoth Albums Feature the Unique Kenton Mellophonium, a Cross Between a Trumpet and a Trombone. On “The Romantic Approach” the Music is Slow Paced and as the Title Suggests Has a Romantic Mood. Considered by Many as One of Kenton’s Best Albums. Features Kenton’s Unique Arrangements of Classic Songs Including “All the Things You Are”, “oh You Crazy Moon”, “Moonlight in Vermont” and “Say it Isn’t So”. “The Sophisticated Approach” was Arranged by Lennie Niehaus but Still Has a Very Similar Sound to “Romantic Approch”. Outstanding Tracks Here Include “Time after Time”, “Might as Well Be Spring”, “Moonlight Becomes You” and “You Stepped Out of a Dream”.
The Romantic Approach/Sophisticated Approach
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A cross between big band and jazz at it’s finest. This wil put you in the mood, no matter what your mood is. From the period before he went a little over the top. A must for every Kenton lover.
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful arrangements of ballads with a instrumentalists from mostly the UK where this was recorded.
Rating: 5 / 5
Like one other reviwer, I am a lifelong Kenton fan. I again bought “Standard’s in Silouette” ( my first Kenton album) last year. The Romanmtic/Sophisticated Approach have the same clarity and beauty as they did when I first put a needle on them 40 years ago. Bravo!
Rating: 5 / 5
This was a great bargain. Two classic Kenton albums for less than the price of one. The quality of the audio is excellent and brings back memories of these albums as I listened to them many years ago.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a tremendous CD, especially if you like big band. It has a great selection of ballads and I enjoyed the entire CD. I would highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5