Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.
A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.
Stan Kenton
Himself
June Christy
Herself - Singer
Knox Manning
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Supper Club Waiter (uncredited)
A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.
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