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Stan Kenton

Stan Kenton was an American pianist, bandleader, conductor, composer, music educator and jazz musician (1911–1979). He was born at Wichita and died at Los Angeles.

Also recorded as Stanley Newcomb "Stan" Kenton; Stanley Newcomb Kenton; Stanley Kenton.

Stan Kenton in brief

Born
1911
Died
1979
Known for
pianist, bandleader, conductor, composer, music educator and musician
Place of birth
Wichita
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Identity and origins

Stan Kenton was recorded at birth as Stanley Newcomb Kenton. The authorities additionally record the headings Stanley Newcomb "Stan" Kenton, Stanley Newcomb Kenton and Stanley Kenton. His recorded language was English.

Identity

What the record establishes about Stan Kenton.

Stan Kenton is recorded as pianist, bandleader, conductor, composer and music educator. Stan Kenton is recorded as having received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Stan Kenton is recorded with the citizenship of United States. Stan Kenton is recorded at birth as Stanley Newcomb Kenton.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Stan Kenton may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Stan Kenton is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q315780.

In detail

Stan Kenton studied at Bell High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, progressive jazz, West Coast jazz and swing.

Membership is recorded of Stan Kenton and His Orchestra.

Distinctions recorded are star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Chronology

  1. 1911Stan Kenton born at Wichita.
  2. 1911Stan Kenton was born in 1911 at Wichita.
  3. 1979Stan Kenton died at Los Angeles.
  4. 1979Stan Kenton died in 1979 at Los Angeles.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Stan Kenton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q315780: Stan Kenton

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

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