Stan Kenton
Birthday: 1911-12-15
Place of Birth: Wichita, 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.
Movies
Talk About a Lady
A country girl, wanting to break into show-business, comes to New York City and, by her actions, man...
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Stan Kenton: Artistry in Rhythm
Innovative jazz band leader Stan Kenton performs live in this 1977 concert at the Leisure Lounge in ...
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Artistry in Rhythm
Short film featuring band leader Stan Kenton and vocalist Anita O'Day....
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This Love of Mine
Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers...
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Jammin' in the Panoram
Helen Huntley and Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Jammin' in the Panoram."...
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Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orch...
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Let's Make Rhythm
The musical short features a romantic story that ties in with the music of Stan Kenton and his Orche...
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