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LUTHER HENDERSON (Orchestrations/ Arrangements) has worked on more than two dozen Broadway productions in various capacities. For Ain't Misbehavin' he was the original pianist as well as orchestrator, arranger and musical supervisor. Mr. Henderson orchestrated and co-composed Jelly's Last Jam. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1997 for orchestrating Play On! As a dance arranger and/or orchestrator, Mr. Henderson's credits include Flower Drum Song, Do Re Mi, Funny Girl, Hallelujah, Baby and No, No Nanette. Mr. Henderson counts his work with Duke Ellington, Andre Kostelanetz, Jule Styne, Carol Haney, Richard Rodgers, Polly Bergen and Lena Horne as the most important milestones of his career. He is married to actress and director Billie Allen.
Bio as of November, 2009.
American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include:
Working in the Theatre (video)
Playwright and Director - September, 1992 - Watch now.
Career Guides (video)
The Orchestrator - October, 2001 - Watch now.
SDCF Masters of the Stage (audio)
The Making of Jelly's Last Jam - November, 1992 - Listen Now.
Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com)
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