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Benjamin Moten (November 13, 1893 – April 2, 1935) [2] was an American jazz pianist and band leader born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. [3]
Bennie Moten was an American pianist, one of the earliest known organizers of bands in the Midwest in the emergent years of jazz. Moten became a bandleader in and around his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, in 1922 and remained so until his death. His recording debut was in 1923, and his early.
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Aug 16, 2010 · Learn about Bennie Moten, one of the most renowned big-band leaders of the 1920s who developed the “Kansas City” sound in jazz. Find out how he influenced Count Basie and other musicians, and how he died tragically at 40.
Feb 1, 2009 · Bennie Moten -South. Another from my old collection of "classics", recorded in 1928 when Bennie was really into his stride. He subsequently recruited many fine musicians and, after many...
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Mar 31, 2022 · Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra photo by W.B. Harrison. Jeff: While the 1928 material is hot, the first step toward the band attaining a more modern sound was Basie taking over the piano chair full-time from the October 23, 1929, session forward.
Feb 23, 2017 · Tough Breaks - Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra (1928) Bennie Moten, p , dir: Ed Lewis, Booker Washington, t / Thamon Hayes, tb / Harlan Leonard, cl, ss, as / Jack Washington, cl, as,...
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Learn about Bennie Moten, a pianist and bandleader who helped shape Kansas City-style jazz. Find out how he mentored Count Basie, recorded over 100 songs, and died tragically in 1935.
