Stan Kenton
- March 10, 2024
- Pianist
Quick Facts
| Date Of Birth | Dec 15, 1911(1911-12-15) |
| Age | 113 |
| Date Of Death | August 25, 1979, Los Angeles, CA |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Stan Kenton Biography
| Birthday | Dec 15 |
| Birth Year | 1911 |
| Place Of Birth | Kansas |
Stan Kenton is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on December 15, 1911 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. As of June 1, 2023, Stan has a net worth approximately $5 Million. He was often accused of racial prejudice in spite of being close friends with Count Basie and Duke Ellington and his numerous collaborations with African-American artists.
Controversial jazz orchestra leader who pioneered progressive jazz and the jazz clinic. He was known for the Kenton Style.
His experiments with a mellophonium band from 1960 until 1963 were both daring and risky, since it was incredibly hard to keep four mellophoniums in tune. He still won two Grammy Awards for Adventures in Jazz and West Side Story, both products of these experiments.
He married Ann Richards on October 18, 1955, but the couple divorced in
- His daughter, Leslie, later wrote about her traumatic relationship with her father in Love Affair, her book from 2010.
Stan Kenton Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pianist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Stan is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Stan Kenton 's net worth $5 Million.
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Stan Kenton Wife
According to our records, Stan Kenton married to Ann Richards. As of January 12, 2023, Stan Kenton’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Stan Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Stan Kenton celebrates birthday on December 15 of every year.
What was Stan Kenton known for?
From 1970 Kenton ran his own combination record company, publishing house, and promotional network, called Creative World. His best-known composition is “Artistry in Rhythm ,” the band’s theme. Among his most popular recordings are “Intermission Riff,” “Eager Beaver,” and “Peanut Vendor.”
How old was Stan Kenton when he died?
67 years (1911–1979)
Who was Stan Kenton's drummer?
Mel Lewis , one of Mr. Kenton’s drummers, contributed the band that he now leads to conjure up the distinctive sounds of Mr. Kenton’s arrangements – the rich, dark sonorities of the trombones and saxophones and the waves of shrieking brassy brilliance from the trumpets.
Where is Stan Kenton from?
Wichita, KS
What was distinctive about the Stan Kenton big band?
Each era had different elements which made it unique while still maintaining the inimitable Kenton sound. Kenton also separated his music by type into three categories: dance (more popular jazz standards), concert (modern jazz compositions), and experimental (used to explore new musical ideas).