About Henderson Chambers
Lived 1908 – 1967 (aged 59). Henderson Chambers was an American jazz musician and trombonist.
Henderson Chambers (May 1, 1908 – October 19, 1967) was an American jazz trombonist.
Early life and education Chambers was born in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Discography As sideman With Count Basie Dance Session (Clef, 1953) Pop Goes the Basie (Reprise, 1965) Basie Picks the Winners (Verve, 1965) Basie Meets Bond (United Artists, 1966) Basie's Beatle Bag (Verve, 1966) Basie's Beat (Verve, 1967) Live at the Sands (Before Frank) (Reprise, 1998)
With Buck Clayton The Huckle-Buck and Robbins' Nest (Columbia, 1954) Buck Clayton Jams Benny Goodman (Columbia, 1955) All the Cats Join In (Columbia, 1956) Buck Meets Ruby (Vanguard, 1957) Just a Groove (Vanguard, 1973)
With others Gene Ammons, Sock! (Prestige, 1965) Cat Anderson, Cat On a Hot Tin Horn (Mercury, 1958) Sammy Davis Jr., I Gotta Right to Swing (Brunswick, 1960) Ella Fitzgerald, The First Lady of Song (Decca, 1958) Edmond Hall, Rompin' in '44 (Circle, 1983) Arthur Prysock & Count Basie, Arthur Prysock/Count Basie (Verve, 1966) Jimmy Rushing, Goin' to Chicago (Vanguard, 1955) Frank Sinatra & Count Basie, It Might as Well Be Swing (Reprise, 1964) Frank Sinatra, Sinatra at the Sands (Reprise, 1966) Ernie Wilkins, The Big New Band of the 60's (Everest, 1960)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henderson Chambers?
American musician (1908-1967)
When was Henderson Chambers born?
Henderson Chambers was born on 1 May 1908 in Alexandria, Louisiana.
When did Henderson Chambers die?
Henderson Chambers died on 19 October 1967 in New York City.
What was Henderson Chambers's occupation?
Henderson Chambers was a jazz musician and trombonist.
What nationality was Henderson Chambers?
Henderson Chambers was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Henderson Chambers
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henderson Chambers. https://biography.guide/henderson-chambers/
MLA: "Henderson Chambers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henderson-chambers/.
Chicago: "Henderson Chambers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henderson-chambers/.
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