George Handy (born George Joseph Hendleman) (January 17, 1920 – January 8, 1997) was a jazz arranger, composer and pianist whose musical beginnings were fostered under the tutelage of composer Aaron Copland. While he had an impressive career as a pianist, he is best known in retrospect for his bebop arrangements.
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17 January 1920 New York City, New York, U.S.
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8 January 1997 (aged 76) Harris, New York, U.S.
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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