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Stan Kenton
Acting
15 Dec 1911
† 25 Aug 1979
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Biography
Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was an American pianist, composer, and arranger who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years, he was widely active as an educator.
Also Known As
Stanley Newcomb Kenton, Stanley Kenton, Stan Kenton and His Orchestra









