Stan Kenton – Back to Balboa (1958) Vinyl LP

A return to the ballroom where it all began. Back to Balboa is a 1958 release from Stan Kenton — a nostalgic look back at the Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa, California, where Kenton’s orchestra first made its name in the early 1940s, featuring the swinging, energetic big band sound that launched one of jazz’s most storied careers.

Format: Vinyl LP
Year: 1958
Genre: Jazz / Big Band / Swing
Cover: Good — 7–8/10 (minor edgewear/buffs)
Sleeve: Generic white paper
Disc: Good+ — 8–9/10 (seems rarely played)

A well-preserved Stan Kenton LP — a great find for fans of classic big band and swing jazz.