Stan Kenton
- Born
- 15 December 1911 (67 years old)
- Died
- 25 August 1979
- Place of birth
- Wichita, Kansas, USA
- Gender
- Male
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.
