Jazz Greats: Luther Henderson

Luther Henderson (March 14, 1919 – July 29, 2003)

Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator and Pianist, Luther Henderson, was renowned for his Broadway Musicals. He got his Bachelor of Science Degree from the Julliard School of Music in 1942 and contributed to Duke Ellington's works heavily. He was also the Orchestrator at the US Navy School of Music (Washington DC) and worked on over 50 Broadway Musicals and did some television shows. He died in 2003; please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Luther Henderson Conducting The Broadway

Symphony Orchestra – Turned

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Henderson

Background information
Birth name	Luther Lincoln Henderson Jr.[1]
Born	March 14, 1919 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Died	July 29, 2003 (aged 84) New York City
Genres	Jazz   orchestral jazz big band
Occupation(s)	Composer   arranger   orchestrator
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1942–2000
Associated acts	Duke Ellington, Canadian Brass