Stan Kenton

Acting1911–1979Wichita, 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.

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1911-12-15

Age67 years old at death

Date of Death† 1979-08-25

Place of BirthWichita, Kansas, USA

Known AsStanley Newcomb Kenton, Stanley Kenton, Stan Kenton and His Orchestra