Formative Years -Remaster

Stan Kenton Piano, Arranger
Chico Alvarez (1-6, 8, 9) Trumpet
Frank Beach (1-6, 8, 9) Trumpet
Earl Collier (1-6, 8, 9) Trumpet
Lorin Aaron (1-6, 8, 9) Trombone
Dick Cole (1-6, 8, 9) Trombone
Harry Forbes (1-6, 8, 9) Trombone
Bill Lahey (1-3, 7, 8) Alto Saxophone, Clarinet
Jack Ordean Alto Saxophone, Clarinet
Ted Romersa Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet
Red Dorris Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocal
Hollis Bridwell (4-6, 9) Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet
Bob Gioga Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone
Al Costi Guitar
Howard Rumsey Bass, Vocal
Marvin George Drums
Joe Rizzo (1, 3-4, 6) Arranger
Original recordings produced probably by Dave Kaap (tracks 1-3, 7, and 8) and possibly by Joe Perry (tracks 4-6 and 9)

Tracks 1-3, 7, and 8 recorded February 13, 1942 at Decca Studios, New York City; tracks 4-6 and 9 recorded September 11, 1941 at Decca Studios, Hollywood