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Lennie Hayton
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Pianists · 1908–1971

Lennie Hayton

American composer and conductor (1908-1971)

Born
13 February 1908
New York City
Died
24 April 1971
Palm Springs
Country
United States
Record labels
MGM Records

Biography

Lennie Hayton was a jazz musician who played piano. Lennie Hayton was born on 13 February 1908 in New York City and died on 24 April 1971 in Palm Springs. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: MGM Records. Honours include Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score (1950).

Leonard George Hayton (February 14, 1908 – April 24, 1971) was an American musician, composer, conductor and arranger. Hayton's trademark was a captain's hat, which he always wore at a rakish angle.

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Also plays on

Albums where Lennie Hayton is credited as a sideman

1963 Lena Like Latin — Lena Horne conductor, orchestrator
1996 'S Wonderful — Gene Kelly conductor
2002 It’s Easy to Remember — Bing Crosby piano
2005 'S Wonderful — Gene Kelly conductor

Awards

  • 1950 Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Wa Da Da Bix Beiderbecke and his Gang · Barris · Cavanaugh · Bix Beiderbecke… · 1937 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Lennie Hayton play?

Lennie Hayton is known for playing piano.

When and where was Lennie Hayton born?

Lennie Hayton was born 13 February 1908 in New York City.

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