Bennie Moten

Bennie Moten (1894–1935) was an American pianist, composer and bandleader.

Also recorded as Benjamine Moten; Benjamin "Bennie" Moten; Benjamin Moten.

Overview

Born at Kansas City in 1894, died at Kansas City in 1935.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Membership is recorded of Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra.

Works named in the authority record are South, Moten Swing and Kansas City Shuffle.

Distinctions recorded are Kansas Music Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Bennie Moten”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q672295: Bennie Moten

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