Pianists · 1913–2002

Stanley Black

British composer (1913-2002)

Born
14 June 1913
Whitechapel
Died
27 November 2002
London
Country
United Kingdom
Active
1930–
Record labels
Decca

Biography

Stanley Black was a jazz musician who played piano. Stanley Black was born on 14 June 1913 in Whitechapel and died on 27 November 2002 in London. The music is usually filed under music of Latin America. Record labels: Decca. Honours include Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Stanley Black (14 June 1913 – 27 November 2002) was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist. He wrote and arranged many film scores, recording prolifically for the Decca label (including their subsidiaries London and Phase 4). 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.

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Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

  • LULLABY COLEMAN HAWKINS · Stanley Black · Albert Harris · Tiny Winters ·… archive.org ↗
  • LADY BE GOOD COLEMAN HAWKINS · Stanley Black · Albert Harris · Tiny Winters ·… archive.org ↗
  • LULLABY COLEMAN HAWKINS · Stanley Black · Albert Harris · Tiny Winters ·… · 1935 archive.org ↗
  • LADY, BE GOOD COLEMAN HAWKINS · Stanley Black · Albert Harris · Tiny Winters ·… · 1935 archive.org ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Stanley Black play?

Stanley Black is known for playing piano.

When and where was Stanley Black born?

Stanley Black was born 14 June 1913 in Whitechapel.

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