b, 1916-1977 US, New York City
Musician / Composer of Blues, R&B/Soul and World
A.k.a. Clarence Lamont Moten Clarence Moten
Benny Moten (November 30, 1916 – March 27, 1977) was an American jazz bassist.Moten had a long career as a sideman from the early 1940s, including with Hot Lips Page, Jerry Jerome, Red Allen (1942–49, 1955–65 intermittently), Eddie South, Stuff Smith, Arnett Cobb, Ella Fitzgerald, Wilbur De Paris (1956–57), Buster Bailey, Roy Eldridge, and Dakota Staton (1961–63). Though he never recorded as a leader, he continued performing nearly up until the time of his death.
Buster Bailey Quartet |
Sam Price Trio |
Benny Moten sax, b Jazz and Blues |