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Stanley Black

British composer (1913-2002) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 89

Stanley Black was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist. He wrote and arranged many film scores, recording prolifically for the Decca label.

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Beginning with jazz collaborations with American musicians such as Coleman Hawkins and Benny Carter during the 1930s, Black moved into arranging and recording in the Latin American music style, and also won awards for his classical conducting.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2002 · aged 89

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