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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.
Nov 2, 2005 · Skitch Henderson, the conductor, pianist and radio and television entertainer who provided both music and repartee for the "Tonight" show from 1954 to 1966 and who founded and led the New York...
Real Name: Lyle Russell Cedric Henderson. Profile: American jazz pianist, composer and conductor. Father in law of William Hurt (1989-1992) Born 27 January 1918 in Halstad, Minnesota. Died 1 November 2005 in New Milford, Connecticut. Sites: Wikipedia , adp.library.ucsb.edu.
Aug 2, 2006 · The Florida Orchestra lost a friend with the death this week of Skitch Henderson, who was pops music director for 15 years until stepping down in 2000.
Jul 31, 2015 · Skitch Henderson (1918–2005) worked as a piano soloist on Frank Sinatra 's and Bing Crosby 's radio shows. Henderson began a longtime association with NBC in 1951, eventually appearing as...
Nov 2, 2005 · Skitch Henderson, the Grammy-winning conductor who became the first bandleader of “The Tonight Show,” died Tuesday at 87. One of the most popular band leaders of his day, he worked with...
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Conductor and pianist Skitch Henderson followed a long stint as musical director for crooner Frank Sinatra with his most famous gig: bandleader of NBC television's The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.… Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 2000s. Born. January 27, 1918 in Halstad, MN. Died. November 1, 2005 in New Milford, CT. Genre.
