Benny Moten

Not to be confused with Bennie 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.

References

• Scott Yanow, [Benny Moten at All Music Guide Benny Moten] at Allmusic

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