Stan Kenton
Birth Name:
Stanley Newcomb Kenton
Birth Date:
December 15, 1911
Birth Place:
Wichita, Kansas
Death Date:
August 25, 1979
Place of Death:
Los Angeles, California
Age:
67
Cause of Death:
Stroke
Cemetery Name:
Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Claim to Fame:
Music
As a pianist, composer, arranger and band leader, Stan Kenton led an innovative and influential jazz orchestra for almost four decades performing such jazz standards as Tampico, Adventures in Jazz and West Side Story.
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
1218 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, California, 90024
USA
North America
Map:
Copyright 2012 Jeannette M Hartman
Grave Location:
Garden of RosesGrave Location Description
His remains were scattered in the Garden of Roses next to the Chapel and his name appears on the memorial plaque
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FAQ's
Stan Kenton was born on December 15, 1911.
Stan Kenton was born in Wichita, Kansas.
Stan Kenton died on August 25, 1979.
Stan Kenton died in Los Angeles, California.
Stan Kenton was 67.
The cause of death was Stroke.
Stan Kenton's grave is in Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Read More About Stan Kenton:
Videos Featuring Stan Kenton:
Stan Kenton - Malaguena
Stan Kenton - The Peanut Vendor
Stan Kenton - Intermission Riff
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra feat. June Christy - Tampico
Stan Kenton In Concert - London 1972
Stan Kenton Tribute - CBS Morning Show
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