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May 9, 2024 · Kenton began writing music in his teens, was a pianist and arranger for dance bands in the 1930s, and was influenced by Earl Hines as a pianist and by Claude Thornhill and Benny Carter as an arranger. Kenton formed his own band in 1940 and continued forming bands and touring almost until his death.
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Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was an American popular music and jazz artist. As a pianist, composer, arranger and band leader, he led an innovative and influential jazz orchestra for almost four decades. Though Kenton had several pop hits from the early 1940s into the 1960s, his music was always forward-looking.
Glendale, California, U.S. Occupation. Film director. Years active. 1916-1957. Erle C. Kenton (August 1, 1896 – January 28, 1980) was an American film director. Kenton was director of B films, [1] with his most famous film being Island of Lost Souls starring Charles Laughton. [2]
TitleYear192019201921Tea – With a Kick1921The music of Kenton has had a great impact on the music know as jazz. By introducing progressive arranging techniques, harmonies, and rhythms, as well as concepts on how a band should sound, and integrating jazz and classical genres, Kenton forever changed the jazz world.
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Apr 25, 2017 · The music: “Eager Beaver” is one of Kenton’s earliest compositions. It provides a good early glimpse of what Kenton was up to musically in the early 1940s. After a four-bar introduction where bold brass and reeds are heard, Kenton steps out presenting the exposition of the simple, catchy melody of “Eager Beaver” on piano.
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