Stan Kenton Band
In 1955 van Kriedt joined The Stan Kenton band on Tenor Saxophone and during his nine months with the band recorded one of Kenton’s most definitive albums “Contemporary Concerts”, featuring arrangements by Bill Holman and one by Gerry Mulligan. In this band Van Kriedt was fortunate to play with renowned musicians as Bill Perkins – Tenor; Lennie Niehaus and Charlie Mariano - both Alto; Don Davidson – Baritone; Carl Fontana - Bob Fitzpatrick – Kent Larson - Gus Chappell – Don Kelly -Trombones; Ed Leddy - Bobby Clark - Al Porcino – Sam Noto – Stu Williamson –Trumpets; Ralph Blaze-Guitar; Max Bennett – Bass and Mel Lewis – Drums. The album was recorded at Universal Studios in Chicago on July 22, 1955. Van Kriedt toured throughout the United States and Canada and was the featured Arranger with the Band, appearing at such great jazz clubs as the Blue Note in Chicago and Birdland in New York City.
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