JAZZ - Bennie Moten Day‏

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It's the birthday of, father
of the Kansas City sound
Bennie Moten.
 
Moten's band gave many noted
Jazz men their start. Upon his
death in 1935 his protege Bill
Basie took charge of the group
and it was known hence forth as
the Count Basie Orchestra.
 
Here's Bennie Moten's Kansas
City Orchestra performing a
number featuring the innovative
lead guitar of Eddie Durham,
years before Charlie Christian.
 
Recording:
 
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