 Bennie Moten Kansas city leader band from 1922 to 1935 Image by Unknown authorUnknown author, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Bennie MotenBennie Moten Bennie Moten American jazz pianist and band leader (1893–1935) Not to be confused with Benny Moten. 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] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Bennie Moten Background information Birth name Benjamin Moten Born (1893-11-13)November 13, 1893 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Died April 2, 1935(1935-04-02) (aged 41) Kansas City, Missouri Genres Jazz, Kansas City jazz Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader Instrument Piano Labels Victor, OKeh, Bluebird, His Master's Voice, RCA[1] Close He led his Kansas City Orchestra, the most important of the regional, blues-based orchestras active in the Midwest in the 1920s, and helped to… (Source: Wikipedia)
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