Luther Henderson Papers circa 1930-2003 (bulk 1960-1995)

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Luther Henderson Papers circa 1930-2003 (bulk 1960-1995)

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu011020

Luther Henderson was an American arranger, orchestrator, conductor, music director, and composer. He worked on over fifty Broadway musicals, including and . He was a frequent arranger and orchestrator for Duke Ellington. The collection contains music manuscripts, correspondence, business and financial papers, photographs, promotional materials, clippings, realia, and other materials related to his career. Ain't Misbehavin' Jelly's Last Jam

approximately 17,250 items; 128 containers; 54.5 linear feet

eng,

Library of Congress. Music Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357907

Library of Congress. Music Division

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Henderson, Luther, 1919-2003

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Luther Henderson (b. March 14, 1919, in Kansas City, Mo.; d. July 29, 2003, in New York City) was an arranger, orchestrator, conductor, music director, and composer. From the description of Luther Henderson papers, circa 1930-2003 (bulk 1960-1995). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 767826594 Biographical Note 1919, Mar. 14 Born, Kansas City, Mo. ...