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Stanley Black

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Stanley Black · Arts & Literature

What

Conductor and composer

When

1913, London, United Kingdom — 2002, London, United Kingdom

Where

United Kingdom

Biography

Stanley Black is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Conductor and composer

How & why

Stanley Black was a British conductor, composer, pianist and arranger who led the BBC Dance Orchestra, scored more than 200 films, and made hugely popular light-orchestral recordings for Decca. He was Jewish, born to a Jewish family in London. He was awarded the OBE and was a central figure in mid-century British popular and film music.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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Conductor and composer

1913

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music