As per our current Database, Horace Henderson has been died on Aug 29, 1988 (age 83).
When Horace Henderson die, Horace Henderson was 83 years old.
| Popular As | Horace Henderson |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | November 22, 1904 (Georgia) |
| Birthday | November 22 |
| Town/City | Georgia |
| Nationality | Georgia |
Horace Henderson’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Horace Henderson was born in the Year of the Dragon. A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.
Jazz Artist who became an acclaimed arranger for many of the greats of his day, including Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and Earl Hines.
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.
He was involved in the arrangement and composition of In the Mood, Christopher Columbus, and Big John Special, all of which became jazz standards.
His older brother was American Pianist, bandleader, arranger, and Composer Fletcher Henderson. He never surpassed Fletcher's fame.
He was Pianist and musical Director for Billie Holiday and Lena Horne.
