Skitch Henderson
Lyle Skitch Henderson Henderson (left) on the The Tonight Show, New Year's Eve 1962 with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon Background information Birth name Lyle Russel Henderson Born (1918-01-27)January 27, 1918 Halstad, Norman County, Minnesota, U.S. Died November 1, 2005(2005-11-01) (aged 87) New Milford, Connecticut, U.S. Genres Classical, jazz Occupation(s) Composer, conductor, pianist Instruments Piano Years active 1937–2005 Associated acts The New York Pops, The Tonight Show Band Lyle Russel “Skitch” Henderson (January 27, 1918 – November 1, 2005) was a pianist, conductor, and composer. His nickname ("Skitch") reportedly derived from his ability to quickly "re-sketch" a song in a different key.