His mother died shortly after his birth, and he was then sent to live with his aunt hattie henderson gift and uncle frank gift, who raised him. He received a 1963 grammy award for an album of selections from. He died at his home in new milford, ct, of natural causes on november 1, 2005. Album a new york pops christmas, new york pops qobuz. Nov 01, 2005 skitch henderson biography, pictures, credits,quotes and more.
Composer, conductor, band leader, arranger, pianist, jazz expert and accompanist to judy garland on tour, skitch. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from skitch henderson at the discogs marketplace. Henderson, skitch hendersen, skitch henderson his piano and his orchestra, skith henderson a916044 artist. A new york pops christmas new york pops to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Lyle russell cedric skitch henderson was a pianist, conductor, and composer. The band cut two magnificent albums for capitol, new concepts of artistry in. He signed on as performer and musical director when nbc started tonight with steve allen in 1954, then returned in the 1960s when johnny carson took over. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from skitch henderson and the tonight show orchestra at the discogs marketplace. Ruth henderson is the author of ruth and skitch henderson s seasons in the country 4. Bounce, tap, stomp, slap, wiggle, giggle, snapwhatever it is you do when you hear music that makes you move, it will happen when youve got skitch henderson.
Skitch henderson married television personality faye emerson in 1950. Nov 22, 1981 skitch henderson, famed for his work as the former musical director of nbc radio and television and some time ago with johnny carsons tonight show, says that he has purposely maintained a low. When world war ii broke out he was seventeen years old and the next year turned eighteen enabling him to be drafted into the army. Johnny hartman discography noal cohens jazz history website. Rent harry and the hendersons 1987 on dvd and bluray. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from skitch henderson and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace. The two albums were swinging with strings and legends with bucky pizzarelli. Skitch henderson biography, albums, streaming links. Vdiscs 700799 1946 1947 during wwii the government produced and distributed 78 rpm victory discs, or vdiscs, to u.
It is one of my favorites, and brings back memories of skitch as the first leader of the tonight show orchestra, with steve allen and then johnny carson. Davis was born in 1924 at murray, utah, and later moved to oak view, california and then to bakersfield. Skitch henderson, conductor, pianist and radio and television entertainer who provided music and repartee for tonight show in 1950s and 60s and who founded and led. The lyrics of alan and marilyn bergman 2003 the music never ends. Lyle russell cedric skitch henderson january 27, 1918 november 1, 2005 was a pianist. By combining semi classical technique with traditional black gospel feeling, he brought soul to great american songbook singing. Nov 01, 2005 explore releases from skitch henderson at discogs. Explore releases from skitch henderson and his orchestra at discogs. Low prices on skitch henderson discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, skitch henderson songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. The torrent of this misty acknowledgment would be unbearable if it were not so. Explore releases from skitch henderson and the tonight show orchestra at discogs. Skitch henderson was born on a farm near halstad, minnesota, to joseph and josephine henderson, both of norwegian descent.
Rent harry and the hendersons 1987 starring john lithgow and melinda dillon on dvd and bluray. Based on other known bethlehem recording sessions and catalog numbers, this hartman session was likely held in late octoberearly november 1955. Singer lynn henderson returns to dont tell mama this spring with a skitch in time. Skitch henderson biography, pictures, credits,quotes and more. The records were to be destroyed after the war but many of them survived. Robert goulet discography all countries page 2 45cat. He began serving his sentence at a minimumsecurity federal prison on april 9, 1975 and was released after four months, on august 4, 1975. His nickname skitch came from his ability to resketch a song in a differe. Skitch henderson and his orchestra discography discogs. Lyle russell cedric skitch henderson was born at halstad, minnesota, united states, in 1918 to joseph and josephine henderson, both of norwegian descent. Ruth henderson is the author of ruth and skitch hendersons seasons in the country 4. Skitch henderson emphasizes musical life again the new york. The online cuevasfriedwald johnny hartman discography gives 1956.
Born lyle russell cedric henderson in birmingham, england, on january 27, 1918, he was the son of a church organist and enrolled in the london conservatory at age seven. View all records by skitch henderson for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Backed by a small yet potent army of violinists and arbors regulars, the album is a great collection of catchy new tunes and some very familiar. Hamiltons greatest commercial success came from 1954 through 1961, when he was epic records most prolific artist. I have the feeling ive been here before, i was born in love with you, what matters most. Ruth henderson author of ruth and skitch hendersons seasons. Roy hamilton april 16, 1929 july 20, 1969 was an american singer. The lyrics of alan and marilyn bergman 2003finsworth alley february 2003 rerelease of 1997 cd with three new bonus tracks. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. His nickname skitch came from his ability to resketch a song in a different key and bing crosby suggested that he should use the name professionally. Lyle russell cedric skitch henderson january 27, 1918 november 1, 2005 was a pianist, conductor, and composer. Skitch henderson news from united press international.
Ruth henderson author of ruth and skitch hendersons. Composer, conductor, band leader, arranger, pianist, jazz expert and accompanist to judy garland on tour, skitch henderson was educated at juilliard and the university of califonia and was a student of malcolm frost, roger aubert, albert coates, fritz reiner, and arnold schonberg. His aunt taught him piano, starting at the age of four. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from skitch henderson. Listen to music from skitch henderson like in a mellotone. Celp405 skitch henderson s tribute to porter, rodgers, kern skitch henderson 1957 girl friendbewitchedmy heart stood stillloversmoke gets in your eyesim old fashionedi get a kick out of youtouch of your handlong ago and far awayeasy to loveso nice to come home toi love paris.
Jul 28, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Steve allen, eydie gorme, skitch henderson, steve lawrence, gene rayburn, and andy williams in tonight. After his mother died in 1920, he was raised by his aunt hattie henderson gift and uncle frank gift. A man and his music, in addition receiving the organizations james smithson bicentennial medal in recognition of his contributions to american art and culture. Skitch henderson, conductor, pianist and radio and television entertainer. Nov 01, 2005 in 2005 henderson was the subject of the smithsonian institute exhibit skitch henderson. Skitch henderson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. This is a hasslefree site no popups, no sound, no user ids, no spyware, and no huge graphics. The unusual addition of the vibraphone some call it vibraharp is by itself worth the price of the cd. He also served as conductor of the new york pops with. Skitch henderson is best remembered for his stints as the bandleader on the tonight show in the 1950s and 1960s. One of the brightest stars in the 20thcentury operatic firmament, the pennsylvaniaborn soprano anna moffo 19322006 enjoyed a meteoric rise in the 1950s and 1960s that saw her conquer all the major opera houses in europe and america. My friendship with maestro skitch henderson, a tribute to the new york pops founder who built the pops from an idea to a beloved international institution.
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