Stan Kenton

Acting

Biography

Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was an American pianist, composer, and arranger who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years, he was widely active as an educator.

Born: December 15, 1911

Place of Birth: Wichita, Kansas, USA

Known For

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Jammin' in the Panoram

Helen Huntley and Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Jammin' in the Panoram."

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Let's Make Rhythm

The musical short features a romantic story that ties in with the music of Stan Kenton and his Orchestra with June Christy and the Pastels.

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This Love of Mine

Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers

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General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.

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The Merv Griffin Show

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The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

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Talk About a Lady

A country girl, wanting to break into show-business, comes to New York City and, by her actions, manages to restore the optimism of a jaded and disillusioned nightclub owner. Eventually, she marries the manager of one of the man's nightclubs.

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Stan Kenton: Artistry in Rhythm

Innovative jazz band leader Stan Kenton performs live in this 1977 concert at the Leisure Lounge in Ontario, Canada. Kenton broke away from traditional big band jazz by focusing on emotion and harmonies instead of swing styles. Filmed two years before his death, this show features Kenton and his band entertaining the audience with standards, including "Send in the Clowns," "Inner Crisis," "Body & Soul," "Love for Sale" and "Artistry in Rhythm."