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| birth_name = Sylvester C. Henderson<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secondhandsongs.com/artist/39022 |title=Duke Henderson |publisher=SecondHandSongs |date= |accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref><ref name="Goof">{{cite web |url=http://www.goofinrecords.com/shop/index.php?topic=45 |publisher=Goofin Records |title=Al "Cake" Wichard Sextette - Cake Walkin' - The Modern Recordings 1947-1948 |last=Rounce |first=Tony |accessdate=9 November 2010}}</ref> | birth_name = Sylvester C. Henderson<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secondhandsongs.com/artist/39022 |title=Duke Henderson |publisher=SecondHandSongs |date= |accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref><ref name="Goof">{{cite web |url=http://www.goofinrecords.com/shop/index.php?topic=45 |publisher=Goofin Records |title=Al "Cake" Wichard Sextette - Cake Walkin' - The Modern Recordings 1947-1948 |last=Rounce |first=Tony |accessdate=9 November 2010}}</ref>
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'''Duke Henderson''' (died 1972), born '''Sylvester C. Henderson''',<ref name="Goof" /> was an ] ] and ] ] in the mid-1940s. His styles included ] and ]. In the late 1940s he renounced his past and began broadcasting as a ] and ] ].<ref name="AMG" /><ref name="Album" /> He eventually became a preacher.<ref name="Roots" /> '''Sylvester C. Henderson''' (April 5, 1925 &ndash; April 9, 1973),<ref name="bare">{{cite book| first1= Bob| last1= Eagle| first2= Eric S.| last2= LeBlanc| year= 2013| title= Blues - A Regional Experience| publisher= Praeger Publishers| location= Santa Barbara| pages=348 | isbn= 978-0313344237}}</ref> known as '''Duke Henderson''',<ref name="Goof" /> was an ] ] and ] ] in the mid-1940s. His styles included ] and ]. In the late 1940s he renounced his past and began broadcasting as a ] and ] ].<ref name="AMG" /><ref name="Album" /> He eventually became a preacher.<ref name="Roots" />


==Music career== ==Music career==
In 1945, Henderson made his debut ] with the ] based ] ]. ] recommended Henderson to the label, and he was backed on the recording dates by several notable ] ]s. These included McVea, ] and ] (]s), ] (]), ] and ] (]), plus ] and Rabon Tarrant (]s). The recordings were not a commercial success and Henderson lost his recording contract with Apollo.<ref name="AMG" /> Apparently born in Missouri, Henderson lived in ], California, from the 1940s.<ref name="bare"/> In 1945, he made his debut ] with the ] based ] ]. ] recommended Henderson to the label, and he was backed on the recording dates by several notable Los Angeles ]s. These included McVea, ] and ] (]s), ] (]), ] and ] (]), plus ] and Rabon Tarrant (]s). The recordings were not a commercial success and Henderson lost his recording contract with Apollo.<ref name="AMG" />


In 1947, ] recorded for ] billed as the Al Wichard Sextette, and featured vocals by Henderson.<ref name="Goof" /> Henderson subsequently recorded material for a number of labels over several years. His work was released by Globe, Down Beat, ], ] ("Country Girl" b/w "Lucy Brown", October 1952),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globaldogproductions.info/s/specialty.html |publisher=Global Dog Productions |accessdate=9 November 2010 |title=Discography for Specialty Records |year=2006}}</ref> Modern, and ].<ref name="AMG" /> Henderson ended up at ], where his 1953 release, "Hey Mr. Kinsey", was billed as recorded by Big Duke, and displayed a knowledge of the then ] on ].<ref name="AMG" /> In 1947, ] recorded for ] billed as the Al Wichard Sextette, and featured vocals by Henderson.<ref name="Goof" /> Henderson subsequently recorded material for a number of labels over several years. His work was released by Globe, Down Beat, ], ] ("Country Girl" b/w "Lucy Brown", October 1952),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globaldogproductions.info/s/specialty.html |publisher=Global Dog Productions |accessdate=9 November 2010 |title=Discography for Specialty Records |year=2006}}</ref> Modern, and ].<ref name="AMG" /> Henderson ended up at ], where his 1953 release, "Hey Mr. Kinsey", was billed as recorded by Big Duke, and displayed a knowledge of the then ] on ].<ref name="AMG" />


Later in the decade, Henderson renounced his past, and commenced broadcasting on ] billed as Brother Henderson. His ] gospel DJ career there was short-lived, although the ] was later utilised by ].<ref name="AMG">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=duke-henderson-p142904/biography|pure_url=yes}} |title=Duke Henderson |last=Dahl |first=Bill |year=2010|publisher=] |accessdate=2 November 2010}}</ref> In the late 1950s Henderson broadcast with ] in Los Angeles.<ref name="Just"/> After his DJ career, Henderson went on to become a preacher.<ref name="Roots">{{cite web |url=http://www.rootsandrhythm.com/roots/BLUES%20&%20GOSPEL/blues_h2.htm |title=Duke Henderson - Get Your Kicks |publisher=Roots & Rhythm|year=2010|accessdate=2 November 2010}}</ref> Later in the decade, Henderson renounced his past, and commenced broadcasting on ] billed as Brother Henderson. His ] gospel DJ career there was short-lived, although the ] was later utilised by ].<ref name="AMG">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=duke-henderson-p142904/biography|pure_url=yes}} |title=Duke Henderson |last=Dahl |first=Bill |year=2010|publisher=] |accessdate=2 November 2010}}</ref> In the late 1950s Henderson broadcast with ] in Los Angeles.<ref name="Just"/> After his DJ career, Henderson went on to become a preacher at Bethany Apostle Community Church.<ref name="bare"/><ref name="Roots">{{cite web |url=http://www.rootsandrhythm.com/roots/BLUES%20&%20GOSPEL/blues_h2.htm |title=Duke Henderson - Get Your Kicks |publisher=Roots & Rhythm|year=2010|accessdate=2 November 2010}}</ref>


In February 1959, '']'' reported that Proverb Records was being jointly formed by Brother Henderson. By 1964 its subsidiary label, Gospel Corner, was initiated.<ref name="Just">{{cite web |url=http://www.justmovingon.info/LABELS/Proverb.html |title=Proverb |author= |publisher=Justmovingon.info|accessdate=2 November 2010}}</ref> In February 1959, '']'' reported that Proverb Records was being jointly formed by Brother Henderson. By 1964 its subsidiary label, Gospel Corner, was initiated.<ref name="Just">{{cite web |url=http://www.justmovingon.info/LABELS/Proverb.html |title=Proverb |author= |publisher=Justmovingon.info|accessdate=2 November 2010}}</ref>


Henderson died in Los Angeles in 1972.<ref name="AMG"/><ref name="Just" /> Henderson died in Los Angeles in 1973,<ref name="bare"/> though some sources state 1972.<ref name="AMG"/><ref name="Just" />


In 1994, ] issued a ] ], containing 20 tracks from Henderson's late 1945 Apollo recordings.<ref name="Album" /> In 1994, ] issued a ] ], containing 20 tracks from Henderson's late 1945 Apollo recordings.<ref name="Album" />

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Duke Henderson
Birth nameSylvester C. Henderson
Born(1925-04-05)April 5, 1925
probably Liberty, Missouri, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 1973(1973-04-09) (aged 48)
Pacoima, Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresBlues, jazz
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1945–1953
LabelsVarious including Apollo Records
Musical artist

Sylvester C. Henderson (April 5, 1925 – April 9, 1973), known as Duke Henderson, was an American blues shouter and jazz singer in the mid-1940s. His styles included West Coast blues and jump blues. In the late 1940s he renounced his past and began broadcasting as a minister and gospel DJ. He eventually became a preacher.

Music career

Apparently born in Missouri, Henderson lived in Los Angeles, California, from the 1940s. In 1945, he made his debut recordings with the New York based Apollo label. Jack McVea recommended Henderson to the label, and he was backed on the recording dates by several notable Los Angeles session musicians. These included McVea, Wild Bill Moore and Lucky Thompson (saxophones), Gene Phillips (guitar), Shifty Henry and Charlie Mingus (bass violin), plus Lee Young and Rabon Tarrant (drums). The recordings were not a commercial success and Henderson lost his recording contract with Apollo.

In 1947, Al "Cake" Wichard recorded for Modern Records billed as the Al Wichard Sextette, and featured vocals by Henderson. Henderson subsequently recorded material for a number of labels over several years. His work was released by Globe, Down Beat, Swing Time, Specialty ("Country Girl" b/w "Lucy Brown", October 1952), Modern, and Imperial. Henderson ended up at Flair Records, where his 1953 release, "Hey Mr. Kinsey", was billed as recorded by Big Duke, and displayed a knowledge of the then current thinking on human sexual activity.

Later in the decade, Henderson renounced his past, and commenced broadcasting on XERB billed as Brother Henderson. His ministerial gospel DJ career there was short-lived, although the radio station was later utilised by Wolfman Jack. In the late 1950s Henderson broadcast with KPOP in Los Angeles. After his DJ career, Henderson went on to become a preacher at Bethany Apostle Community Church.

In February 1959, Billboard reported that Proverb Records was being jointly formed by Brother Henderson. By 1964 its subsidiary label, Gospel Corner, was initiated.

Henderson died in Los Angeles in 1973, though some sources state 1972.

In 1994, Delmark issued a compilation CD, containing 20 tracks from Henderson's late 1945 Apollo recordings.

Compilation album

Album title Record label Year of release
Get Your Kicks Delmark Records 1994

See also

References

  1. "Duke Henderson". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  2. ^ Rounce, Tony. "Al "Cake" Wichard Sextette - Cake Walkin' - The Modern Recordings 1947-1948". Goofin Records. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  3. ^ Dahl, Bill (2010). "Duke Henderson". Allmusic. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
  4. "Musician List". Lordisco.com. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  5. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 348. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  6. ^ Dahl, Bill (2010). "Get Your Kicks: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  7. ^ "Duke Henderson - Get Your Kicks". Roots & Rhythm. 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
  8. "Discography for Specialty Records". Global Dog Productions. 2006. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  9. ^ "Proverb". Justmovingon.info. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
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