Stanley Newcomb Kenton Collection

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Laurindo Almeida, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Laurindo Almeida, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Shelly Manne, and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Shelly Manne, and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, and Shelly Manne, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, and Shelly Manne, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Carlos Gastel, and Bob Gioga, New York, N.Y. 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Carlos Gastel, and Bob Gioga, New York, N.Y. 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Sam Donahue, Stan Kenton, Nick Callonus, and Hep, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. c.Dec. 1946
Portrait of Sam Donahue, , Nick Callonus, and Hep, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Eddie Safranski, Bob Cooper, Art Pepper, Ray Wetzel...Richmond, Va.()
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Eddie Safranski, Bob Cooper, Art Pepper, Ray Wetzel, Chico Alvarez, Harry Betts, and Shelly Manne, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne, Chico Alvarez...Richmond, Va.()
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne, Chico Alvarez, Ray Wetzel, Harry Betts, Bob Cooper, and Art Pepper, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Bob Graettinger, Pete Rugolo, and Stan Kenton, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Bob Graettinger, Pete Rugolo, and Stan Kenton, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, Eddie Safranski, Bob Cooper...Richmond, Va.()
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, Eddie Safranski, Bob Cooper, Chico Alvarez, Ray Wetzel, and Harry Betts, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, June Christy, Laurindo Almeida, Bob Gioga...Richmond, Va.(?), 1947
Portrait of Stan Kenton, June Christy, Laurindo Almeida, Bob Gioga, Shelly Manne, and Eddie Safranski, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, Eddie Safranski, Bob Cooper, Art...Richmond, Va.()
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, Eddie Safranski, Bob Cooper, Art Pepper, Shelly Manne, Ray Wetzel, Chico Alvarez, Harry Betts, and Bob Gioga, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Harry Forbes, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Harry Forbes, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne...N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne, Bob Cooper, Bob Gioga, and Eddie Bert(?), New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Kai Winding, Eddie Safranski, Pete Rugolo, and Shelly Manne, N.Y.(?), 1947
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Kai Winding, Eddie Safranski, Pete Rugolo, and Shelly Manne, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Harry Forbes, and Pete Rugolo, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Harry Forbes, and Pete Rugolo, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948

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Stanley Newcomb Kenton was a legendary American jazz musician and bandleader who revolutionized the big band sound in the 1940s and 1950s. Known for his innovative arrangements and bold compositions, Kenton's music pushed boundaries and challenged traditional notions of jazz. His orchestra, known as the Stan Kenton Orchestra, became one of the most influential ensembles of its time. Kenton's distinctive style combined elements of swing, bebop, and classical music to create a unique sound that captivated audiences around the world. His larger-than-life personality and dynamic stage presence made him a beloved figure in the jazz community. Throughout his career, Kenton collaborated with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Art Pepper. He also mentored countless young musicians who went on to become stars in their own right. Although he passed away in 1979, Stanley Newcomb Kenton's legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and enduring influence on modern jazz. His fearless approach to music continues to inspire artists today as they strive to push boundaries and explore new creative possibilities.