Henderson (pictured) was known for decades as a regular presence at jazz performances in St. Louis, a friend to local and visiting jazz players, and a mentor to students and up-and-coming jazz musicians.
In 1997, he was a co-founder of the not-for-profit organization Crusaders for Jazz, which presented jazz performances and also raised money for college scholarships for local music students, with recipients including now nationally prominent musicians such as trumpeter Keyon Herrold and drummer Kimberly Thompson.
Photographer and journalist Roscoe Crenshaw, a longtime friend of Henderson's, honored him with a remembrance in this week's St. Louis American, and Bob Bennett of Jazz St. Louis paid tribute with photos and a message about Henderson on Facebook.
A celebration of Richard Henderson’s life and “jazz jam service” will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. next Wednesday, December 26 at Randall Funeral Home, 4600 Natural Bridge Rd. in St. Louis.
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