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Stan Kenton

Innovative but polarizing pianist and big-band leader beloved on college campuses and in bachelor's apartments.

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1930s - 1970s

December 15, 1911 in Wichita, KS

August 25, 1979 in Los Angeles, CA

Jazz, Vocal

Big Band, Progressive Jazz, Traditional Pop

Stanley Newcomb Kenton

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