Stan Kenton: American pianist, composer, arranger and band leader (1911-1979)
Stan Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was an American jazz pianist and bandleader from Wichita, Kansas.
He worked with many jazz musicians like Zoot Sims, Art Pepper and Stan Getz. He died when he was 67 years old.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Stanley Newcomb Kenton |
| Born | December 15, 1911 |
| Origin | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| Died | August 25, 1979 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | West Coast jazz, swing, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, pianist, composer, arranger |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1930s–1970s |
| Labels | Capitol, Decca, Creative World |
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