Skitch Henderson

Skitch Henderson
Henderson in 1965
Henderson in 1965
Background information
Birth nameLyle Russel Henderson
Born(1918-01-27)January 27, 1918
Halstad, Minnesota, U.S.[1]
DiedNovember 1, 2005(2005-11-01) (aged 87)
New Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresJazz, classical
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • conductor
InstrumentPiano
Years active1937–2005
Formerly ofThe 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]

  1. ^ Henderson's Minnesota birth certificate information is at https://www.mnhs.org/people/birthrecords/1918-22412.
  2. ^ "BING magazine". BING Magazine. 133: 17. 2003.