Stan Kenton

American jazz bandleader and pianist. Born December 15, 1911 in Wichita, Kansas, USA. Died August 25, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Married to singer 1955-1961. He played in the dance bands of and . His first orchestra "Artistry in Rhythm" was formed in 1941. Many jazz stars played in his orchestras such as: , , , , , , , , , , , , and more.