Ernie Henry

Ernie Henry (born Ernest Albert Henry, September 3, 1926 – December 29, 1957) was an American jazz saxophonist.

Henry played in the late 1940s with Tadd Dameron, Fats Navarro, Charlie Ventura, Max Roach, and was a key member of Dizzy Gillespie's big band. Between 1950 and 1951, Henry performed in the band of Illinois Jacquet while seeking freelance performance opportunities. After a few years in t… More