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Born: December 15, 1911 in Wichita, KS
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: August 25, 1979 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz

Biography
There have been few jazz musicians as consistently controversial as Stan Kenton. Dismissed by purists of various genres while loved by many others, Kenton ranks up there with Chet Baker and Sun Ra as jazz's top cult figure. He led a succession of highly original bands that often emphasized emotion, power, and advanced harmonies over swing, and this... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
Stan Kenton/Jean Turner
September Song
In the Mood
Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm
Concepts Era Live!
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Filmography:
2004 The Big Bands, Vol. 1: The Soundies
2003 Swing Era: Stan Kenton
2003 Swing Era: Artie Shaw/Tommy Dorsey - Big Band Legends
2001 Music Classics, Vol. 10
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Similar Artists: George Russell Gil Evans Quincy Jones Claude Thornhill Glenn Miller More >>

Influenced By: Jimmie Lunceford Earl Hines More >> Followers: Maynard Ferguson Michel Legrand Charlie Rich Tito Puente Steely Dan More >>

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