Fletcher Henderson

Fletcher Henderson

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).

Birth and Death Data: Born December 18, 1897 (Cuthbert), Died December 29, 1952 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, leader, arranger, director, composer, songwriter, ukulele

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Recordings (Results 376-389 of 389 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Gennett	8760	10-in.	2/11/1924	31st Street blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Josie Miles	Female vocal solo, with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Gennett	8761	10-in.	2/11/1924	A pipe dream blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Josie Miles	Female vocal solo, with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38598	10-in.	9/11/1934	Limehouse blues-1, 5	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38599	10-in.	9/11/1934	Shanghai shuffle-2, 3	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		arranger
Decca	38602	10-in.	9/12/1934	Tidal wave-1, 4	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38603	10-in.	9/12/1934	Down South camp meeting-1, 2	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38604	10-in.	9/12/1934	Wrappin' it up-2, 3	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		arranger
Decca	38723	10-in.	9/25/1934	Wild party-1, 5	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38724	10-in.	9/25/1934	Rug cutter's swing-1, 2, 4	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		arranger, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38725	10-in.	9/25/1934	Hotter than 'ell-1, 4	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	38728	10-in.	9/25/1934	Liza-1, 3	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	67509	10-in.	4/9/1940	Boog it-1	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra		arranger
Decca	1406	10-in.	May 1923	Down-hearted blues	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano, arranger, leader
Decca	1413	10-in.	May 1923	Gulf coast blues	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano, arranger, leader

(Results 376-389 of 389 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Henderson, Fletcher," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.

Henderson, Fletcher. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.

"Henderson, Fletcher." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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