Once Bill Holman began composing and arranging in earnest for Stan Kenton's orchestra in late 1952, he quickly grew comfortable taking risks with his music. The band was made up of enormously skilled technicians and fiery soloists, allowing Bill to experiment with different sections of the orchestra, develop conversational harmonies, and retain the tap-…
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