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Described as "somewhere between a comforting whisper and a cogent  declaration" by The New York TimesLauren Henderson, paints reflective and impassioned stories with her haunting voice and enchanting compositions. 

Recognized as one of 10 Jazz Artists Blending and Expanding The Sounds Of Latin America by the Recording Academy, Lauren's music and artistic contributions are featured on Grammy.com.

Recently the cover of the Spotify Vocal Jazz Playlist, Lauren Henderson's music resonates with listeners around the world, captivating a broad audience of music aficionados.
 
Featured in the Financial Times, breaking the Jazz Charts Top 5, and the Year End Jazz Week Top 40 (2021) as the 38th most played record of the year, Henderson's eclectic vocal influences spread across genres producing a distinct yet versatile sound. 

Her original music is featured in Sky Rojo (Netflix), The Drowning, (starring Julia Stiles and Tracie Thoms), El Juego de Las Llaves, (Ela VeldenMaite Perroniand Marimar Vega), and Romeo y Julieta (starring Lupita Nyong’o and Juan Castano), scored by one of Lauren’s musical partners, Michael Thurber.

Henderson uncovers the layers of her diverse background in English and Spanish.  Her compositions paint stories reflecting journeys imposed through the African Diaspora in  connection to Henderson's Panamanian, Montserratian, and vast Caribbean roots as they interplay with her North American upbringing.
 
Jazz, Latin Jazz, Flamenco, R&B and Soul roots aid in an exploration of culture, society, race, love and the complexities encountered as we navigate life's obstacles.  

Embarking on her 10th world tour, Henderson has performed in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Norway, Russia, Mexico, and South Africa, living up to her growing reputation as a "vibrant new star singer" - Downbeat Magazine

Henderson combines her passion for music, philanthropy, and business as the CEO of Brontosaurus Records and an internationally acclaimed recording artist.  Recently featured in the Financial Times, Henderson's achievements are celebrated worldwide. 
 
As the Founder and CEO of Brontosaurus Records, Lauren Henderson graduated with an Executive MBA from Brown University (RI) and the IE Business School (Madrid) in May of 2019.


EDUCATION: 

BROWN UNIVERSITY 
IE BUSINESS SCHOOL
WHEATON COLLEGE 
THE NEWMAN SCHOOL 
SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 


EARLY INFLUENCES:

Henderson began to study piano at an early age. She grew up singing in church and school choirs, as well as listening to jazz records her parents and grandparents played in the house. Timid as a young musician, she was always reluctant to sing solos, until given a gentle push by mentors shortly before heading to Wheaton College (MA) to receive her Bachelor of Arts.

At Wheaton, she discovered her voice, becoming the Musical Director of VUJ, a member of Jazz Band, studying classical voice and musical theatre, as well as finding inspiration from her professors and master classes with artists like Paquito D’Rivera, Take6, and the legendary Barry Harris at the Barry Harris Workshop

Having earned degrees in both Music and Hispanic Studies, Lauren combined her love of music and culture while living in Puebla, México. In Mexico she studied the traditional music of the Yucatán and popular music throughout the country at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. Through her international piano and voice studies, she worked on developing her musicianship. In Córdoba, España she studied flamenco and its connections to jazz at La Universidad de Córdoba

As the Founder and CEO of Brontosaurus Records, Lauren Henderson graduated with an Executive MBA from Brown University (RI) and the IE Business School (Madrid) in May of 2019.

DISCOGRAPHY:

  • Lauren Henderson (2011) features Sullivan Fortner (piano), Ben Leifer (bass), and Jesse Simpson (drums).

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Stanley Cowell, Charlie Rouse, and Darius Jones

Read "Stanley Cowell, Charlie Rouse, and Darius Jones" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show features newly reissued music by Stanley Cowell and Charlie Rouse as well as the usual collection of old and new jazz from Darius Jones, Joe Elefante, and Lauren Henderson among others. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill ...

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New Music From Brunkhorst, Wren, Smith & More

Read "New Music From Brunkhorst, Wren, Smith & More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


A show with mostly new releases with a mix of various genres of jazz features many fine examples of the use of the guitar. The show also includes a re-release from Steve Smith and more from the Strata-East catalogue. Playlist Kevin Brunkhorst “As Fate Would Have It" from After The Fire (Calligram Records) ...

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Kelly Green, Jen Allen, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride Big Band, Gino Amato & More

Read "Kelly Green, Jen Allen, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride Big Band, Gino Amato & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Kelly Green, Jen Allen, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride Big Band and Gino Amato, with birthday shoutouts to Alice Coltrane, Dinah Washington, Adrienne Fenemor, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Linda May Han Oh, Meshell Ndegeocello, Rachel Eckroth and Vicki Burns, among others, plus a remembrance of Honorable Man Ronny Whyte. Happy listening and ...

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Joe Farnsworth, Snorre Kirk, Alex Sipiagin, Tom Gershwin and more

Read "Joe Farnsworth, Snorre Kirk, Alex Sipiagin, Tom Gershwin and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Joe Farnsworth, Sam Dillon, Etienne Charles, Tyreek McDole, Cory Weeds, Jimmy Greene, Snorre Kirk, Ryan Keberle, Mike Freeman, Brandee Younger, Michael Dease, Alex Sipiagin, Steve Allee, Vladimir Kostadinovic, Lauren Henderson, Mark Winkler, Gregory Tardy, Tom Gershwin, Tyler Henderson, Jim Witzel, Jonathan Moritz, Airmen Of Note, Art Hirahara, and more.

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Remembering Nancy King, New Releases From Colin Hancock's Jazz Hounds featuring Catherine Russell, Plus Amy Engelhardt, Dara Starr Tucker, Jennifer Madsen & More

Read "Remembering Nancy King, New Releases From Colin Hancock's Jazz Hounds featuring Catherine Russell, Plus Amy Engelhardt, Dara Starr Tucker, Jennifer Madsen & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Colin Hancock's Jazz Hounds featuring Catherine Russell, Amy Engelhardt, Dara Starr Tucker and Jennifer Madsen, with birthday shoutouts to Bernice Petkere (Close Your Eyes, Lullaby of the Leaves), Terry Pollard, Iola Brubeck, Ben Sidran, Mary Stallings, Cecilia Smith, Jenny Klukken, Lenora Zenzali Helm, among others, plus a remembrance of the ...

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Mark Winkler, Lauren Henderson, Ben Clifton & Hal Galper

Read "Mark Winkler, Lauren Henderson, Ben Clifton & Hal Galper" reviewed by Joe Dimino


We step into the 919th episode of Neon Jazz with a bittersweet note--bidding farewell to jazz titan Hal Galper, who left us at the age of 87 on July 18, 2025. His impact on the music was profound, but it was his role as an educator that continues to echo through generations of musicians. From that ...

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Alex Sipiagin, Vladimir Kostadinovic, Lauren Henderson, Ark Ovrutski and more

Read "Alex Sipiagin, Vladimir Kostadinovic, Lauren Henderson, Ark Ovrutski and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Alex Sipiagin, Steve Allee, Vladimir Kostadinovic, Lauren Henderson, Ark Ovrutski, Kevin Brunkhorst, Markus Rutz, Mark Winkler, Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli, Gregory Tardy, Greg Murphy, Jimmy Greene, Juanjo Lopez, Tyreek McDole, Ron Rieder, Ryan Keberle, Art Hirahara, Carrie Jackson, Michael Dease, Saul Dautch, Cory Weeds & Jerry Weldon, Alan Broadbent, ...

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Eddie Palmieri Remembered And Celebrating The Diversity Of Latin Jazz

Read "Eddie Palmieri Remembered And Celebrating The Diversity Of Latin Jazz" reviewed by Hobart Taylor


Honoring Pianist Eddie Palmieri, and new music from Gonzalo Rubacalba, Rachel Therrien and the Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra. Playlist Eddie Palmieri “Que lindo Eso, eh?" from Superimposition (Fania) 00:00 Eva Novoa Daniel Carter Francisco Mela “Mainstream Media" from The Freedom Suite Vol. 2 (577) 7:44 Adrian Quesada Mireya Ramos “Cuatro Vidas" from Boleros ...

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Mark Winkler, Yuko Mabuchi, Bonnie J. Jensen, Lauren Henderson, Emma Hendrick, Nicholas Payton & More

Read "Mark Winkler, Yuko Mabuchi, Bonnie J. Jensen, Lauren Henderson, Emma Hendrick, Nicholas Payton & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Mark Winkler, Yuko Mabuchi, Bonnie J. Jensen, Lauren Henderson, Emma Hendrick plus a single from Nicholas Payton's latest, with birthday shoutouts to Honorable Men Hank Jones, Tony Bennett and Kevin Mahogany plus Camille Bertault, Tara Davidson, Kat Edmonson, Antoinette Montegue, Shamie Royston, Claudia Acuna and Connie Converse, among others. Happy ...


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