The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 13 April 2019

Jazz Greats: Horace Henderson

Horace W. Henderson (November 22, 1904 – August 29, 1988)

Jazz Pianist, Organist, Arranger and Bandleader, Horace Henderson, was active for many decades up to the 1980's. He was regarded for his many Compositions and Arrangements, but was always in the shadows of his older brother, Fletcher Henderson. He died in 1988. Please take a listen here and have an excellent Saturday: Kitty on toastSmooth sailing, King Porter Stomp (Fletcher Henderson and his orchestra ) and  Turkey special (1940)

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Henderson

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/307199-Horace-Henderson

Background information
Birth nameHorace Henderson
BornNovember 22, 1904
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States
DiedAugust 29, 1988(aged 83)
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, arranger
InstrumentsPiano
Associated actsFletcher Henderson

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