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.

Life Born in New York City, AllMusic noted that "He was pianist with Zoot Sims' combo during 1956–1957 but mostly worked outside of jazz during his last four decades, although he did spend some time as a Down Beat critic during the latter half of the 60s."

Handy died in Harris, New York, in January 1997 at the age of 76, from heart disease.

As sideman Charlie Parker, The Complete Dial Sessions (Stash, 1993) (one composition; not performing) Boyd Raeburn, Jewells (Savoy, 1980; recordings from 1945-1949) (piano) Zoot Sims, Zoot! (Riverside, 1957; recorded, 1956) (piano and arrangement) Zoot Sims, Zoot Sims Plays Four Altos (ABC-Paramount, 1957) (piano)