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Yenwith K. Whitney was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was born in New York City and began playing saxophone at the age of 12. He studied at the Juilliard School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. He was a member of the bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman. He also performed with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. Whitney was a prolific composer, writing over 200 compositions. He wrote for television, film, and theater, and his works were performed by the likes of the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Boston Pops. He was also a member of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop. Whitney was married to singer and actress Lena Horne from 1947 to 1952. He died on April 15, 2011, at the age of 87.

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Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 22 December, 1924
Birthday 22 December
Birthplace New York, New York
Date of death (2011-04-12)
Died Place Sarasota, Florida
Nationality United States

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1992

After receiving his degree, Whitney worked as an aeronautical engineer at Republic Aircraft and the EDO Corporation before beginning a life of service to the Presbyterian Church. He spent ten years teaching math and physics at a mission in Cameroon, then returned to the US as Associate for Educational Services in the Presbyterian Church. He also briefly served as principal at Boggs Academy in Keysville, Georgia. He retired from his work with the Presbyterian Church in 1992.

1943

In 1943 Whitney enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and was transferred to the 66th Air Force Flying School at Alabama's Tuskegee Institute (now known as Tuskegee University). He became a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, as part of the 301st Fighter Squadron. Whitney flew 34 combat missions in Europe during World War II and was awarded the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.

1924

Yenwith K. Whitney (December 22, 1924 – April 12, 2011) was a fighter pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, an aeronautical engineer, and educator.