Horace Henderson
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About
Jazz artist who became an acclaimed arranger for many of the greats of his day, including Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and Earl Hines.
Before Fame
He founded the Collegians with Benny Carter and Rex Stewart while at Wilberforce College. He later changed the name to the Horace Henderson Orchestra, then the Dixie Stompers.
Trivia
He was involved in the arrangement and composition of In the Mood, Christopher Columbus, and Big John Special, all of which became jazz standards.
Family Life
His older brother was American pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer Fletcher Henderson. He never surpassed Fletcher's fame.
Associated With
He was pianist and musical director for Billie Holiday and Lena Horne.
