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Kenton

American  
[ken-tn] / ˈkɛn tn /

noun

  1. Stan(ley Newcomb), 1912–79, U.S. jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader.


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But O’Leary and easyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis have said they will likely choose an in-flight wifi partner eventually.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Some groups recall the past, like trumpeter Yank Lawson’s New Orleans-style orchestra, while others, like Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and especially Boyd Raeburn, anticipate modern jazz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

"Amazing, Kenton," wrote Jordanian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh, who is one of only 20 people to complete the climb the highest mountains on all seven continents and conquer the North and South Poles.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

“Remains of the Day” was supposed to be a Mike Nichols’ film, and Meryl Streep wanted to play Miss Kenton, and she was angry she didn’t get the role.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

I turned away and said to Miss Kenton: 'This is most distressing.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro