Skitch Henderson | |
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 Henderson in 1965 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lyle Russel Henderson |
| Born | January 27, 1918 Halstad, Minnesota, U.S.[1] |
| Died | November 1, 2005 (aged 87) New Milford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, classical |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1937–2005 |
| Formerly of | The New York Pops, The Tonight Show Band |
Lyle Russel "Skitch" Henderson (January 27, 1918 – November 1, 2005) was an American pianist, conductor, and composer. His nickname "Skitch" came from his ability to "re-sketch" a song in a different key. Bing Crosby suggested that he should use the name professionally.[2]
- ^ Henderson's Minnesota birth certificate information is at https://www.mnhs.org/people/birthrecords/1918-22412.
- ^ "BING magazine". BING Magazine. 133: 17. 2003.