Stan Kenton
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Summary
Stan Kenton was born on December 15, 1911[1], in Wichita[2]. He died on August 25, 1979[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], bandleader[6], conductor[7], composer[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,550 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: jazz musician[13], recording artist[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: Bell High School[16]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17]
- Member of: Stan Kenton and His Orchestra[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20], progressive jazz[21], West Coast jazz[22], swing[23], orchestral jazz[24]
- Record label: Capitol Records[25], Decca[26]
- Discography: Stan Kenton discography[27]
- Commons category: Stan Kenton[28]
- Cause of death: stroke[29]
- Family name: Kenton[30]
- Given name: Stanley[31], Newcomb[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Stan Kenton[33]
- Commons gallery: Stan Kenton[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Instrument: piano[36]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Performance by an Orchestra – for Dancing[37], Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical[38], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[39], Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Chorus[40], Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: Stanley Newcomb Kenton[43]
- Name in native language: Stan Kenton[44], Stanley Kenton[45]
- Start of work period: 1930[46]
- End of work period: 1978[47]
Why It Matters
Stan Kenton has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Stan Kenton born?
Stan Kenton was born in Wichita[2].
Where did Stan Kenton die?
Stan Kenton passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Stan Kenton do for work?
Stan Kenton worked as a pianist[5], bandleader[6], conductor[7], composer[8], and music educator[9].
Where did Stan Kenton go to school?
Stan Kenton was educated at Bell High School[16].
What awards did Stan Kenton receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].