Dee Barton

Dewells "Dee" Barton Jr. (September 18, 1937 — December 3, 2001) was an American composer, arranger, and jazz multi-instrumentalist. He was known for his association with the Stan Kenton Orchestra and his work in big band. He was also known for his film scores, frequently collaborating with Clint Eastwood.

Biography Early years Dee Barton was born in Houston, Mississippi, in 1937. The family moved to Starkville, Mississippi, in 1941. His father became the band director at Starkville High School. "My dad brought home an old E flat mellophone and at the age of three I figured out the fingerings on it," said Barton.

Barton went on to attend Murray State University and after that North Texas State University where he was a member of the famed One O'Clock Lab Band under Gene Hall and Leon Breeden. In 1957 Barton already had a reputation and wanted to study composition at North Texas State University but had no money. Dr. Gene Hall, head of the department of music, arranged a full scholarship for Barton.

Professional work and Stan Kenton

Barton early on had an ambition to join the Stan Kenton Orchestra. He first met Kenton backstage at a concert in 1953 when Barton was 15. "Stan was very strange in one sense," said Barton. "He never forgot the name of anybody I ever saw him meet. I didn't see him until two years later when I'd grown some. So I was surprised when he called me by name."

Death Barton died in Brandon, Mississippi, on December 3, 2001, at the age of 64.

Selected Big Band Charts

"The Singing Oyster," ("The Gay One") "Turtle Talk" ©1962 "Here's That Rainy Day" "Waltz of the Prophets" ©1962 "MacArthur Park, parts 1 & 2" "Three thoughts" "Woman" ("The muse") "New day" ("Elegy") "Dilemma" ("The Chez Rah") "Man" "Lonely boy" "My foolish heart" "Elegy" ("a new day") "Personal sounds part 1" "Personal sounds part 2" "Personal sounds part 3" "Personal sounds part 4" "Personal sounds part 5" "The snake" (unissued) "How are Things in Glocca Morra?" "Lullaby" from Rosemary's Baby "Modern man;" a concerto for orchestra, ©1968 "Stan Kenton prologue" ©1968 "Dee Day" 1997

Selected discography

As sideman (trombone) Ed Summerlin, Liturgical Jazz Ecclesia (1959) One O'Clock Lab Band, University of North Texas College of Music, 90th Floor Records, Dallas (1961) Don Jacoby and the College All-Stars, Swinging Big Sound Recorded in Chicago, October 1961, Decca Records

As trombonist with Stan Kenton Horns of Plenty, Volume 2 (2-CD set, 1st CD is Kenton; 2nd CD is the One O'Clock Lab Band), Tantara Records (2000) 1st CD recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 16 & 17; and Santa Barbara, California, December 8, 1961

One Night Stand 5491 Recorded at the Marine Ballroom, Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 2–4, 1961

Stan Kenton And His Orchestra Recorded at the Manhattan Center, New York City, 1 to 4 PM, September 26, 1961 "Waltz of the prophets," arranged by Barton

Adventures in Standards, Creative World Recorded in Hollywood, California, December 5, 6 and 7, 1961

Adventures In Jazz, Creative World Recorded in Hollywood, California, December 11 & 12, 13, and 14, 1961 "Waltz of the prophets," arranged by Barton (recorded December 12 and 14, 1961) U.A. Air Force Reserve Radio Transcriptions: "Sound '62" Radio transcriptions, Hollywood, CA, December 15 & 16, 1961 "Waltz of the prophets" (performed)

Mellophonium Moods 1962, Broadcast, Patio Gardens Ballroom, New Lagoon, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 1962

Stan Kenton! Tex Ritter!, Capitol Records (1962) Recorded in Hollywood, California, March 26, 29, and 30

Stan Kenton And His Orchestra, Introducing Jean Turner Recorded in Hollywood, California, 8 to 11 PM, April 3, 1962 Private Recording, Bascom, Ohio, April 23, 1962 "Waltz of the prophets" (recorded April 23, 1962)

The Sound Of Sixty-two Live performance, Holiday Ballroom, Northbrook, Chicago, May 6, 1962 "Waltz of the Prophets" (performed)

As drummer with Stan Kenton

Horns Of Plenty, Volume 3 Recorded in Westbury, New York, July 2, 1962 "Waltz of the Prophets" (performed)

One Night Stand 5707 Marine Ballroom, Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, July 19, 1962

Stan Kenton And His Orchestra Broadcasts, WNEW Radio Studios, New York, afternoon, July 28, 1962

Live from Freedomland, The Bronx, New York, 8 pm, July 28, 1962 "Waltz of the Prophets" (performed)

More Mellophonium Moods Live, Patio Gardens Ballroom, The Lagoon, Salt Lake City, August 24, 1962

Adventures in Time, Capitol Records (1963) Recorded in Hollywood, California, September 24, 25, 27, and 28, 1962

Artistry in Bossa Nova Recorded in Hollywood, California, April 16, 17, 1963

Artistry in Voices and Brass Capitol Records (1964) Recorded in Hollywood, California, April 19, 1963, and September 10, 1963

The Best of Brant Inn Broadcast, Brant Inn, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, June 12, 1963 "Waltz of the Prophets" (performed)

Live at Newport Live Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, Rhode Island, July 4, 1963 "Waltz of the Prophets" (performed)

Stan Kenton And His Orchestra Recorded in Hollywood, California, September 10, 1963

Stan Kenton / Jean Turner Recorded in Hollywood, California, September 11 & 12, 1963

Kenton In England Recorded at Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England, November 23, 1963 "Waltz of the Prophets" (performed)

Kenton — Road Band '67 Recorded at Moonlight Gardens, Coney Island Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 9 & 10, 1967 "Here's That Rainy Day," arranged by Barton "Three thoughts," arranged by Barton "The Singing Oyster," arranged by Barton

The World We Know (Capitol, 1967) Recorded in Hollywood, California, 2–5 PM, October 2, 1967; and 2—5 PM & 6—9 PM, October 3, 1967; 2—6:30 PM), October 4, 1967

The Jazz Compositions of Dee Barton, Capitol Records Recorded in Hollywood, California, December 19 & 20, 1967 "The singing oyster" ("The gay one") "Three thoughts" "Woman" ("The muse") "New day" ("Elegy") "Dilemma" ("The Chez Rah") "Man" "Lonely boy"

Stan Kenton at Fountain Street Church — Part One Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 31, 1968 "Here's That Rainy Day" (performed) "Three thoughts" (performed) "Woman" ("The Muse") (performed)

Stan Kenton At Fountain Street Church — Part Two Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 31, 1968 "My foolish heart," arranged by Barton "Elegy" ("A New Day") (performed)

Stan Kenton, Capitol Records (unissued) "Personal sounds part 1," arranged by Barton "Personal sounds part 2," arranged by Barton "Personal sounds part 3," arranged by Barton "Personal sounds part 4," arranged by Barton "Personal sounds part 5," arranged by Barton

Stan Kenton And His Orchestra, Capitol Records Recorded in Hollywood, California, July 15 3 — 6 PM, 1968 "MacArthur Park, parts 1 & 2," arranged by Barton "The snake," arranged by Barton (unissued)

Finian's Rainbow (Capitol, 1968) Recorded in Hollywood, California, 3—6 PM, July 16, 1968; 3—6 PM, July 17, 1968; 3—7 PM, July 18, 1968 "How are Things in Glocca Morra?," arranged by Barton "Lullaby" from Rosemary's Baby, arranged by Barton

Soley as arranger for Stan Kenton

Live At Redlands University Live at Memorial Chapel, Redlands University, Redlands, California, August 3, 4, 5, 1970 "MacArthur Park" (performed August 3, 1970) "Here's That Rainy Day" (performed August 5, 1970)

As arranger Pete Jolly, Give a Damn, A&M Records (1969) Live Donte's, North Hollywood, c. 1969 Brass arrangements by Barton

Mark Masters' Jazz Composers Orchestra, Early Start Recorded in Hollywood, California, January 17 and March 27, 1984 "Turtle talk" (performed)

Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Live And Screamin', Chicago Lakeside Jazz (1998) Recorded live at FitzGerald's Night Club, Chicago, Illinois, November 1997 "Here's that rainy day" (performed)

Film scores