Eddie Henderson

Eddie Henderson is a trailblazing American jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player, born on October 26, 1940, in New York City. His illustrious career began with informal lessons from the legendary Louis Armstrong at the age of nine, setting the stage for a lifetime of musical innovation. Henderson rose to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of Herbie Hancock's sextet, blending his psychiatric career with a passion for forward-thinking post-bop and fusion jazz. Known for his distinctive path in modern jazz, Henderson's work is deeply influenced by Miles Davis' early fusion period. His diverse and accomplished career continues to captivate audiences, as seen in the recent documentary and exhibition celebrating his life and music. With a genre-spanning repertoire that includes jazz funk, jazz fusion, jazz, and soul jazz, Eddie Henderson remains a dynamic force in the world of jazz.