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Fletcher Henderson
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Pianists · 1897–1952

Fletcher Henderson

American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer (1897–1952)

Born
18 December 1897
Cuthbert
Died
29 December 1952
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1921–1952
Record labels
Columbia Records
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Fletcher Henderson was a jazz musician who played piano. Fletcher Henderson was born on 18 December 1897 in Cuthbert and died on 29 December 1952 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “First Impressions” (1921) to “1924-1936” (1995).

James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson (December 18, 1897 – December 29, 1952) was an American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and swing music. He was one of the most prolific black musical arrangers and, along with Duke Ellington, is considered one of the most influential arrangers and bandleaders in jazz history. Henderson's influence was vast. He helped bridge the gap between the Dixieland and the swing eras. He was often known as "Smack" Henderson (because of smacking sounds he made with his lips).

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Discography

Studio and live albums

First Impressions 1921
Tidal Wave 1994
1924-1936 1995
Smack

Historic 78 rpm records

  • THERE'LL BE A HOT TIME IN OLD TOWN TONIGHT BESSIE SMITH and Her BLUE BOYS · Bessie Smith · Joe Smith · Charlie… archive.org ↗
  • CORNFED FLETCHER HENDERSON DIXIE STOMPERS archive.org ↗
  • SNAG IT FLETCHER HENDERSON & HIS DIXIE STOMPERS · Oliver archive.org ↗
  • Unknown Blues Fletcher Henderson · Henderson · 1921 archive.org ↗
  • The Meanest Kind O'Blues Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra · Jackson · 1924 archive.org ↗
  • Milneberg Joys Fletcher Henderson's Connie's Inn Orchestra · Coleman Hawkins ·… · 1931 archive.org ↗
  • Milneberg Joys Fletcher Henderson's Connie's Inn Orchestra · Coleman Hawkins ·… · 1931 archive.org ↗
  • Milneberg Joys Fletcher Henderson's Connie's Inn Orchestra · Coleman hawkins ·… · 1931 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Fletcher Henderson play?

Fletcher Henderson is known for playing piano.

When and where was Fletcher Henderson born?

Fletcher Henderson was born 18 December 1897 in Cuthbert.

What are Fletcher Henderson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include First Impressions (1921), Tidal Wave (1994), 1924-1936 (1995) and Smack.

External links

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