[Dixielandjazz] Kenton Changes Big Band Sound

[Robert Ringwald]

Marek wrote regarding Stan Kenton's music:

> Origninality - perhaps.   But what about swing?


Depends on your definition of "Swing."  
 

> I know, he recided some swinging numbers, but most of his music I find
> pompous, heavy and boring.
> Even BG found itdifficult to swing when he used the same arrangers.


What is your source for this statement?

--Bob Ringwald