1 finding aid(s) found containing the word(s) African American composers.
Luther Henderson papers, circa 1930-2003
approximately 17,250 items ; 128 containers ; 54.5 linear feet -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
Luther Henderson was an American arranger, orchestrator, conductor, music director, and composer. He worked on over fifty Broadway musicals, including Ain't Misbehavin' and Jelly's Last Jam. He was a frequent arranger and orchestrator for Duke Ellington. The collection contains music manuscripts, correspondence, business and financial papers, photographs, promotional materials, clippings,...