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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 389 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	81691	10-in.	4/16/1924	My papa doesn't two-time no time	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81692	10-in.	4/16/1924	Somebody stole my gal	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81694	10-in.	4/17/1924	Back woods blues	Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with guitar and ukulele	instrumentalist, ukulele
Columbia	81695	10-in.	4/17/1924	West Indies blues	Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with guitar and ukulele	instrumentalist, ukulele
Columbia	81697	10-in.	4/17/1924	Mean papa turn in your key	Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81698	10-in.	4/17/1924	The clearing house blues	Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with guitar and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81838	10-in.	1/21/1924	Houston blues	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81839	10-in.	1/21/1924	Muscle Shoals blues	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81847	10-in.	6/27/1924	No second handed lovin' for mine	Bessie Brown ; George W. Williams	Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with cornet and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81848	10-in.	6/27/1924	If you hit my dog I'll kick your cat	Bessie Brown ; George W. Williams	Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with cornet and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81854	10-in.	6/30/1924	Hard headed gal	George W. Williams	Male vocal solo ("blues singer"), with alto saxophone and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81855	10-in.	6/30/1924	I'm tired of begging you to treat me right	George W. Williams	Male vocal solo ("blues singer"), with alto saxophone and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81888	10-in.	7/29/1924	When I get the devil in me	Bessie Brown ; George W. Williams	Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with cornet and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81890	10-in.	7/29/1924	My right man	Bessie Brown ; George W. Williams	Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with piano	songwriter
Columbia	81893	10-in.	7/31/1924	Salt water blues	Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with trombone and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81907	10-in.	8/8/1924	Rainy weather blues	Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with trombone and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81916	10-in.	8/19/1924	Mississippi Delta blues	Bessie Brown	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with tenor saxophone and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81917	10-in.	8/15/1924	When you go huntin', I'm goin' fishin'	Bessie Brown ; George W. Williams	Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with cornet, trombone, and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81924	10-in.	8/19/1924	Pork chop blues	Bessie Brown	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with tenor saxophone and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81931	10-in.	8/19/1924	Deep blue sea blues	Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with tenor saxophone and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81932	10-in.	8/19/1924	Texas moaner blues	Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with tenor saxophone and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81948	10-in.	8/21/1924	That's Georgia	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81949	10-in.	8/21/1924	You'll never get to heaven with those eyes	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81981	10-in.	9/8/1924	He's the hottest man in town	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81982	10-in.	9/8/1924	I never care 'bout to-morrow	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader

(Results 126-150 of 389 records)

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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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