Acting
Stan Kenton
- Born
- Dec 15, 1911 · Aged 67
- Died
- Aug 25, 1979
- Place of birth
- Wichita, Kansas, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 8
- TV credits
- 6
Also known as (3)
- Stanley Newcomb Kenton
- Stanley Kenton
- Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
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.
