Fletcher Henderson

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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 326-350 of 383 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	12948-12949	10-in.	4/22/1924	It makes no difference now	Viola McCoy	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet	leader
Brunswick	13097-13099	10-in.	5/13/1924	San Francisco blues	Club Alabam’ Orchestra ; Fletcher Henderson	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	13100-13102	10-in.	5/13/1924	Old black Joe's blues	Club Alabam’ Orchestra ; Fletcher Henderson	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E35668	10-in.	12/8/1930	We’re friends again	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E35669	10-in.	12/8/1930	What good am I without you?	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E36454	10-in.	4/10/1931	I’m crazy ‘bout my baby (And my baby’s crazy ‘bout me)	Connie’s Inn Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Brunswick	E36455	10-in.	4/10/1931	Sugar foot stomp	Connie’s Inn Orchestra [Fletcher Henderson Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E36456	10-in.	4/10/1931	Just blues	Connie’s Inn Orchestra [Fletcher Henderson Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band	leader, composer
Brunswick	E36457	10-in.	4/10/1931	Singin’ the blues (Till my daddy comes home)	Connie’s Inn Orchestra [Fletcher Henderson Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E36925	10-in.	7/17/1931	Low down on the bayou	The Savannah Syncopators [Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E36926	10-in.	7/17/1931	The House of David blues	Connie’s Inn Orchestra [Fletcher Henderson Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E36927	10-in.	7/17/1931	Radio rhythm	The Savannah Syncopators [Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E36928	10-in.	7/17/1931	You rascal, you	Connie’s Inn Orchestra [Fletcher Henderson Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Brunswick	E1759-E1761	10-in.	11/19/1925	Peaceful valley	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	E1762-E1764	10-in.	11/19/1925	Hay foot, straw foot	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader, instrumentalist, piano
Brunswick	E1911-E1913	10-in.	12/7/1925	Peaceful valley	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader, instrumentalist, piano
Brunswick	E1914-E1916	10-in.	12/7/1925	Hay foot, straw foot	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader, instrumentalist, piano
Brunswick	E2049-E2051	10-in.	1/6/1926	Dinah	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E2052-E2054	10-in.	1/6/1926	I want somebody to cheer me up	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E2055-E2057	10-in.	1/6/1926	I want to see a little more of what I saw in Arkansas	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E2058-E2060	10-in.	1/6/1926	Let me introduce you to my Rosie	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader
Brunswick	E4182-E4183	10-in.	12/8/1926	Clarinet marmalade	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader, instrumentalist, piano
Brunswick	E4184-E4185	10-in.	12/8/1926	Hot mustard	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer, leader, instrumentalist, piano
Brunswick	E4394-E4396	10-in.	1/19/1927	Baby won't you please come home	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, piano
Brunswick	E4397-E4399	10-in.	1/19/1927	Some of these days	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, piano

(Results 326-350 of 383 records)

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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