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 26-50 of 383 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BSHQ-71938 | 10-in. | 3/10/1932 | Strangers | John Dickens ; Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, director | |
| Victor | BSHQ-71939 | 10-in. | 3/10/1932 | Take me away from the river | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra ; Ikey Robinson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BSHQ-71940 | 10-in. | 3/10/1932 | Say that you were teasing me | Baby Rose Marie | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BSHQ-71941 | 10-in. | 3/10/1932 | Take a picture of the moon | Baby Rose Marie | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BSHQ-71942 | 10-in. | 3/10/1932 | I wanna count sheep | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra ; Harlan Lattimore | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BSHQ-71943 | 10-in. | 3/10/1932 | Poor old Joe | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble | director, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-81787 | 10-in. | 3/6/1934 | Hocus pocus | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BS-81788 | 10-in. | 3/6/1934 | Phantom fantasy | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BS-81789 | 10-in. | 3/6/1934 | Harlem madness | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra ; Charles Holland | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | director, songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-81790 | 10-in. | 3/6/1934 | Tidal wave | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director | |
| Victor | BS-92522 | 10-in. | 6/25/1935 | Blue skies | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BS-92523 | 10-in. | 6/25/1935 | Dear old Southland | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BS-92546 | 10-in. | 7/1/1935 | Sometimes I'm happy | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BS-92547 | 10-in. | 7/1/1935 | King Porter | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BS-92549 | 10-in. | 7/1/1935 | Jingle bells | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BS-96299 | 10-in. | 11/22/1935 | Sandman | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | PBS-97713 | 10-in. | 8/13/1936 | Down South camp meeting | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-100058 | 10-in. | 3/20/1936 | Christopher Columbus | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BS-100059 | 10-in. | 3/20/1936 | I know that you know | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BS-100360 | 10-in. | 4/9/1936 | I'm a fool for loving you | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | BS-100361 | 10-in. | 4/9/1936 | Moonrise on the lowlands | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | BS-100362 | 10-in. | 4/9/1936 | I'll always be in love with you | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | leader, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-100363 | 10-in. | 4/9/1936 | Jangled nerves | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer, leader | |
| Victor | BS-100383 | 10-in. | 4/23/1936 | Walk Jennie, walk | Benny Goodman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | arranger | |
| Victor | BS-100557 | 10-in. | 5/23/1936 | Where there's you there's me | Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra ; Ted Lewis | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Henderson, Fletcher," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.
Henderson, Fletcher. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.
"Henderson, Fletcher." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Henderson, Fletcher, 1897-1952 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81097889
Wikidata: Fletcher Henderson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q505559
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/42025439
MusicBrainz: Fletcher Henderson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/f47d1c94-c3e3-4c84-a42a-6c33e0032839
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