Sophisticated Approach
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| Sophisticated Approach | ||||
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| Studio album by The Stan Kenton Orchestra | ||||
| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | July 5 & 7, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Capitol (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Capitol T/ST 1674 | |||
| Producer | Lee Gillette | |||
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Sophisticated Approach is an album by the Stan Kenton Orchestra recorded in 1961 and released by Capitol Records.[1][2][3] In 2006, Sophisticated Approach was digitally remastered and reissued on CD for the first time by Capitol Records/Blue Note Records and included six bonus tracks, including the non-album single, "Magic Moment".
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
| All About Jazz | [5] |
The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn noted "Sophisticated Approach features the ensemble when it was beginning to acquire a reputation for being more interested in structure and discipline than swing. The arrangements are tight, there's a minimum of solo space, and the songs are uneven".[4] On All About Jazz Chris May said "Listening to Sophisticated Approach for more than about five minutes is an experience akin to having a sumo wrestler sit on your face. It isn't fun, it isn't jazz, and you need to come up for air".[5]
