Luther Henderson
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Summary
Luther Henderson was born on March 14, 1919[1], in Kansas City[2]. He died on July 29, 2003[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], pianist[7], music arranger[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Billie Allen[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[15], Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[16]
- Family name: Henderson[17]
- Given name: Luther[18]
- Instrument: piano[19]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Original Score[20]
- Start of work period: 1942[21]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[22]
- P14750: 6F4E-CA91-49AD-BD48-9303[23]
Why It Matters
Luther Henderson has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Luther Henderson born?
Luther Henderson was born in Kansas City[2].
Where did Luther Henderson die?
Luther Henderson died in New York City[4].
Who was Luther Henderson married to?
Luther Henderson's spouses include Billie Allen[11].
What did Luther Henderson do for work?
Luther Henderson worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], pianist[7], music arranger[8], and musician[9].
What awards did Luther Henderson receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[13].