Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 15, 1911
Died
August 25, 1979 (67 years old)
Place of Birth
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Also Known As
- Stanley Newcomb Kenton
- Stanley Kenton
- Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
Stan Kenton
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.
