Henderson Chambers (May 1, 1908 – October 19, 1967)[1] was an American jazz trombonist.

Henderson Chambers
BornMay 1, 1908
Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 19, 1967 (aged 59)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsTenor saxophone, tuba, trumpet

Early life and education

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Chambers was born in Alexandria, Louisiana.[1] He studied at Leland College and Morehouse College, then joined Neil Montgomery's band in 1931.[2]

Career

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Chambers played in Nashville with Doc Banks in 1932, then with Jack Jackson's Pullman Porters, Speed Webb, Zack Whyte, and Al Sears in Kentucky.[2] During his career, he played tenor saxophone, trumpet, and tuba.

After two years with Tiny Bradshaw in the middle of the 1930s, Chambers moved to New York City,[1] where he played with Chris Columbus at the Savoy Ballroom in 1939-40.[2] Following this he played with Louis Armstrong, an erngagement which lasted until 1943.[1] Later in the 1940s, he worked with Don Redman, Sy Oliver, Lucky Millinder, and Count Basie; in the 1950s he spent time with Cab Calloway, Doc Cheatham, Duke Ellington, and Mercer Ellington.[1] He also did work as a studio musician. After joining Ray Charles's band from 1961 to 1963, Chambers played with Basie again until 1966.[1]

Chambers finally played with Edgar Battle, shortly before his own death from a heart attack, in 1967 in New York City.[2]

Discography

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As sideman

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With Count Basie

With Buck Clayton

With others

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 450. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  2. ^ a b c d "Henderson Chambers | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
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