George Handy

George Handy
Handy in c.1947
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Joseph Hendleman
Born(1920-01-17)January 17, 1920
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 8, 1997(1997-01-08) (aged 76)
Harris, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, arranger, composer
InstrumentPiano

George Handy (born George Joseph Hendleman) (January 17, 1920 – January 8, 1997) 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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