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Paula Henderson

Baritone saxophone player based in New York City

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About Paula Henderson

Paula Henderson was a saxophonist.

"Moist" Paula Henderson is a New York City based baritone saxophone player. When not touring internationally, she performs weekly in NYC with Reverend Vince Anderson and his Love Choir at Union Pool. Since 2002 she has been a member of Burnt Sugar Arkestra founded by Greg Tate . She was a member of Melvin Van Peebles' group Wid Laxative.

Henderson has toured consistently as part of Nick Waterhouse's live band. Deafen County says of Henderson, "You need to see 'Moist' Paula Henderson on bari sax at least once before you die." The Georgia Straight says of his band The Tarots, "...leading the charge was Paula Henderson, whose green cocktail dress, sparkling emerald shoes, fishnet stockings, and '50s sunglasses were accessorized by a baritone sax the size of a small battleship." Waterhouse refers to Henderson as "his favourite sax player".

She also performs live and in the studio with The Bogmen, The Binky Griptite Orchestra, Meah Pace, Okay Kaya,

She has also played with The Roots, James Chance and the Contortions, Gogol Bordello, C.W. Stoneking, HAIM, Shamir, Smokey Robinson, Irma Thomas, David Johansen, King Kahn, Vernon Reid, and TV On The Radio, 2011 Dave "Baby" Cortez With Lonnie Youngblood And His Bloodhounds 2012 Melvin Van Peebles – Nahh Nahh Mofo 2013 TZAR featuring Moist Paula Live at The Stone NYC

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Also known as
"Moist" Paula Henderson

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paula Henderson?

Baritone saxophone player based in New York City

What was Paula Henderson's occupation?

Paula Henderson was a saxophonist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paula Henderson

· Wikidata: Q7154700

· DBpedia: "Moist" Paula Henderson

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