George Handy
American arranger, composer and pianist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with George Handy (baseball).
George Handy (born George Joseph Hendleman) (January 17, 1920[1] – January 8, 1997)[2] was an American 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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Birth name | George Joseph Hendleman |
Born | (1920-01-17)January 17, 1920 New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 8, 1997(1997-01-08) (aged 76) Harris, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, arranger, composer |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
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