Kenton Showcase

Kenton Showcase refers to two 10-inch LPs by bandleader Stan Kenton recorded in early 1954 on Capitol, one each featuring compositions by Bill Holman and Bill Russo. These albums were combined as a 12-inch LP in 1955.

Critical reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "It's a fine showcase for the two talented writers".

Track listing
All compositions by Bill Russo (tracks 1-8) or Bill Holman (tracks 9-17 & 20) unless noted.
 * 1) "A Theme of Four Values" - 2:51
 * 2) "A Study for Bass" - 3:34
 * 3) "Blues Before and After" - 2:01
 * 4) "Bacante" - 4:20
 * 5) "Thisbe" - 2:49
 * 6) "Egdon Heath" - 3:09
 * 7) "Sweets" - 2:35
 * 8) "Dusk" - 3:21
 * 9) "Bags" - 3:05
 * 10) "Hav-a-Havana" - 2:52
 * 11) "Solo for Buddy" - 2:50
 * 12) "The Opener" - 3:02
 * 13) "Fearless Finlay" - 3:05
 * 14) "Theme and Variations" - 2:45
 * 15) "Kingfish" - 3:08
 * 16) "In Lighter Vein" - 2:42
 * 17) "Of All Things" - 3:18 Bonus track on CD reissue
 * 18) "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, Jimmy Sherman) - 4:21 Bonus track on CD reissue
 * 19) "My Funny Valentine" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) - 3:17 Bonus track on CD reissue
 * 20) "Bags" [alternate take] - 2:32 Bonus track on CD reissue
 * Recorded at Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA on March 1, 1954 (tracks 14 & 16-19), March 2, 1954 (tracks 1, 4, 8, 10-13 & 15) and March 3, 1954 (tracks 2, 3, 5-7, 9 & 20).

Personnel

 * Stan Kenton - piano, conductor
 * Buddy Childers - trumpet
 * Vic Minichiello - trumpet
 * Sam Noto - trumpet
 * Don Smith - trumpet
 * Stu Williamson - trumpet
 * Joe Giavardone - trombone
 * Milt Gold - trombone
 * Bob Fitzpatrick, Frank Rosolino - trombone
 * George Roberts - bass trombone
 * Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
 * Dave Schildkraut - alto saxophone
 * Mike Cicchetti - tenor saxophone
 * Bill Perkins - tenor saxophone
 * Tony Ferina - baritone saxophone
 * Bob Lesher - guitar
 * Don Bagley - bass
 * Stan Levey - drums
 * Candido Camero - bongos, congas (tracks 4 & 10)