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Skitch Henderson

(1918-2005)
American pianist, conductor, and composer
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Lyle Russell Cedric "Skitch" Henderson (January 27, 1918 – November 1, 2005) was a pianist, conductor, and composer. His nickname "Skitch" came from his ability to "re-sketch" a song in a different key and Bing Crosby suggested that he should use the name professionally.

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Born Lyle Russell Cedric Henderson
27 January 1918
Halstad, Minnesota, USA
Died
1 November 2005 (aged 87)
New Milford, Connecticut, USA
Zodiac Aquarius
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