About Henri Woode
Lived 1909 – 1994 (aged 84). Henri Woode was an American composer.
William Henri Woode (September 25, 1909 – May 31, 1994) was an American composer, lyricist, arranger, pianist and singer. His compositions include A Night at the Vanguard, Sweet Slumber, You Taught Me to Love Again, and the jazz standard Broadway popularized by the Count Basie Orchestra. Woode and his orchestra starred in the 1946 featurette film Love in Syncopation.
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Who was Henri Woode?
American composer, lyricist, arranger, and singer (1909-1994)
When was Henri Woode born?
Henri Woode was born on 25 September 1909 in Omaha.
When did Henri Woode die?
Henri Woode died on 31 May 1994 in Manhattan.
What was Henri Woode's occupation?
Henri Woode was a composer.
What nationality was Henri Woode?
Henri Woode was American.
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