Acting
Stan Kenton
Born 1911-12-15 · Wichita, Kansas, USA
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.
Acting credits
R.C.M. Soundie
Jealous
1942
5.0A 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.
Talk About a Lady
1946
7.0The musical short features a romantic story that ties in with the music of Stan Kenton and his Orchestra with June Christy and the Pastels.
Let's Make Rhythm
1947
6.8Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers
This Love of Mine
1942
A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
1947
Jazz Soundie with Stan Kenton and his players.
Reed Rapture
1942
9.0Short film featuring band leader Stan Kenton and vocalist Anita O'Day.
Artistry in Rhythm
1944
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Southern Scandal."
Southern Scandal
1946
7.0Helen Huntley and Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Jammin' in the Panoram."
Jammin' in the Panoram
1942
NRInnovative 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."
Stan Kenton: Artistry in Rhythm
1977