George Handy
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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| Background information | |
| Birth name | George Joseph Hendleman |
| Born | January 17, 1920 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 8, 1997 (aged 76) Harris, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, arranger, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
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