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Stan Kenton played a pivotal role in the album "Standards in Silhouette" as the band leader of his orchestra. This album, released in 1959, is recognized as one of Kenton's finest works of ballads and is unique for featuring exclusively the arrangements of the then 22-year-old arranger, Bill Mathieu. Kenton's leadership and the innovative arrangements contributed to the album's distinctive sound, which helped to keep the big band genre alive during a period when it was declining in popularity. The album cover art, as seen in the images from various sources, also adds to the album's identity and appeal. Kenton's role was not only in performance but also in shaping the creative direction and sound of the album, which has made "Standards in Silhouette" a classic in jazz music history.