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Kenton, Stan(ley Newcomb)

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Kenton, Stan(ley Newcomb) (b Wichita, Kansas, 1912; d Hollywood, 1979). Amer. band leader, pianist, and composer. Protagonist of ‘progressive jazz’. Established reputation at ballroom in Balboa, Calif., where his Peanut Vendor became a hit. Wrote ballet Homage to the Princess, 1956, for wedding of Prince Rainier of Monaco to Amer. actress Grace Kelly. Elaborate arrs. a feature of his later style.

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