[Dixielandjazz] Dancing With The Dark - by Leslie Kenton.

[Stephen G Barbone]

Stan Kenton was a unique musician and band leader much beloved by  
those who worked in his various bands. Yet it appears as if there was  
a dark side. Daughter Leslie's book about their personal relationship,  
is scheduled to be released this fall. It is not for the faint of  
heart. You can see the promo video (short) by clicking on the link  
below:

http://www.lesliekenton.com/dancing.html


Here is a synopsis of the book (from Amazon UK).

Synopsis
A unique memoir of a love affair between father and child, "Dancing  
With The Dark" is set in the world of jazz clubs, dance halls and one- 
nighters, where lives can be lived on a razor's edge. The father:  
legendary jazz giant Stan Kenton. The daughter: health and beauty guru  
Leslie Kenton. This story takes off where other incest experiences  
end. You'll find no victims, no whining, and no need for forgiveness  
here. It honours the creative genius, humour and joy of a man whose  
fears and obsessions not only prevented him from fulfilling the  
deepest dreams he had for his music but ultimately destroyed his life.  
This book invites the reader into dark realms of guilt and tragedy as  
well as worlds of wonderment, joy and trasformation. This is a very  
personal memoir. Yet, because it deals truthfully and honourably with  
the roles light and dark play in all our lives, it becomes a story of  
universal importance.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone

www.barbonestreet.com
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband