Skitch Henderson
Skitch Henderson | |
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Henderson in 1965 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Lyle Russel Henderson January 27, 1918 Halstad, Minnesota, U.S. |
| 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 |
Spouses | |
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.