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Bruno Henriksen
Bruno Romanoff Alexander Henriksen (January 6, 1910 – February 27, 1984) was a notable Danish pianist, organizer, and orchestra leader, born in Copenhagen and passed away in Frederiksberg. He was a significant figure in the Danish Jazz Golden Age and was the son of actress Gerda Tarnow. Although he graduated in the trade industry, Henriksen's true passion lay in music. At the young age of 16, he composed a melody dedicated to conductor Dajos Bella.

Henriksen began his professional music career on June 9, 1935, performing in various European cities including Valencia, Adlon, Olympia, and Munich. He collaborated with musicians such as Konstantin Hansen, Tage Hem Petersen, Robert Radford, and Richard Stangerup during the late 1930s. On September 5, 1936, he married Margrethe Rosenfeldt in Copenhagen.

In 1939, Henriksen joined the Arena and played with Carlo Thomsen's quintet in 1940. He gained prominence by joining the swing group Harlem Kiddies in 1940 alongside Kai Timmermann and the Campbell brothers. From 1941 to 1953, Henriksen led his own orchestras, performing at venues like the Arena, Ambassadeur, Valencia, and Danset in Tivoli, where "The Tivoli Boogie-Woogie" became a favorite.

His orchestras featured talented soloists such as Ingelise Rune, Raquel Rastenni, and Birthe Wilke. In 1952, Henriksen transitioned to the gramophone industry, becoming a producer and recording manager at Philips. He also composed the English waltz "I Love You," with lyrics by Knud Pheiffer. Bruno Henriksen's contributions to jazz and his leadership in the music industry left a lasting impact on Danish music history.

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