Skitch Henderson Quotes


Although we are being presented in Carnegie Hall, we have to furnish a budget for our guest stars, and for the music writing - which is a huge budget in any orchestra that plays popular music.


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Skitch Henderson
Skitch Henderson
  • Born: January 27, 1918
  • Died: November 1, 2005
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Musician, Composer, Conductor

Lyle Russell Cedric "Skitch" Henderson 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.