Person
Fletcher Henderson
Albums
64
Members
9
Active
1897–1952
Origin
United States
Biography
James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. (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. His was one of the most prolific black orchestras and his influence was vast. He was often known as "Smack" Henderson (apparently named due to his college baseball hitting skills). Fletcher is ranked along with Duke Ellington as one of the most influential arrangers and band leaders in jazz history, and helped bridge the gap between the jazz and swing era.
Discography
First Impressions
Chime Blues / I Want To
A Study In Frustration (The Fletcher Henderson Story), Volume 1
A Study In Frustration (The Fletcher Henderson Story), Volume 2
A Study In Frustration (The Fletcher Henderson Story), Volume 3
A Study In Frustration (The Fletcher Henderson Story), Volume 4
A Study In Frustration (The Fletcher Henderson Story) Volume 2
Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, Artie Shaw and Their Orchestras
Fletcher Henderson With Slam Stewart And The Jazz Tones
Rare Fletcher Henderson Masterpieces
1923-1924
First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931)
Fletcher Henderson & The Dixie Stompers 1927-8
The Immortal Fletcher Henderson
Fletcher Henderson & The Dixie Stompers 1925-26
Jazz in the Thirties
Volume 3 (1923-1936)
Developing An American Orchestra 1923-1937
Fletcher Henderson
Rarest Fletcher (1923 - 1924)
The Crown King of Swing
"Smack" Originater Of Swing Arrangement
Jazz Age - Great Original Performances - 1925 To 1928
Swing 1929 To 1937
1924 / 1927
Hocus Pocus (1927-1936)
Under The Harlem Moon
Fletcher Henderson and Louis Armstrong 1924 - 1925
Fletcher Henderson And Louis Armstrong 1924 1925
Big Band's Greatest Hits
The Indispensable Fletcher Henderson (1927–1936)
The Complete Louis Armstrong With Fletcher Henderson, Vol. 1: 1924/25
The Complete Louis Armstrong With Fletcher Henderson, Vol. 2: 1925
A Study in Frustration: The Fletcher Henderson Story
Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave
1924-1936
1924-1938
Fletcher Henderson & the Blues Singers, Volume 2: 1923-1924
Fletcher Henderson & The Blues Singers Volume 2 (1923-1924)
Sugar Foot Stomp
The Classic Tracks
The Classic Tracks
The Quintessence New York City Chicago 1924-1936
Jazz Greats, Volume 31: Fletcher Henderson: Wrappin' It Up
Ken Burns Jazz
Ken Burns Jazz
The Harmony & Vocalion Sessions
Yeah Man!
Wrappin It Up!
Wrappin It Up!
Blue Rhythm
Classic Jazz Archive: Fletcher Henderson
Quadromania Jazz Edition: Fletcher Henderson: Wrappin' It Up
Riffin'
Manhattan Melodies Songs of New York
Jazz: The Essential Collection Vol. 5
Fletcher Henderson 1923
Fletcher Henderson (1927-1936)
Credits
Ken Burns Jazz
A Study in Frustration: The Fletcher Henderson Story
The Chronological Classics: Bessie Smith 1923
The Blues Collection: Bessie Smith, Classic Blues
The Chronological Classics: Ethel Waters 1925-1926
The Chronological Classics: Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra 1924-1925
The Chronological Classics: Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra 1924, Volume 2
The Indispensable Coleman Hawkins: “Body and Soul” (1927–1956)
The Indispensable Fletcher Henderson (1927–1936)
The Chronological Classics: Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra 1927-1931
Genius of Electric Guitar
The Chronological Classics: Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra 1931
The Chronological Classics: Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra 1934-1937
The Chronological Classics: Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra 1937-1938
Roll ’Em, Volume 1
Sing, Sing, Sing
The Genius of the Electric Guitar
Bodies and Souls
From Spirituals to Swing: Carnegie Hall Concerts 1938/1939
Nobody's Blues But Mine
Solo Flight (The Genius of Charlie Christian)
Empty Bed Blues
The World's Greatest Blues Singer
Sing Sing Sing
Benny Goodman Combos
Fletcher Henderson and His Connie’s Inn Orchestra
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Empress Of The Blues
Jim Town Blues / You Can Depend on Me
Let Me Introduce You to My Rosie / I Want to See a Little More of What I Saw in Arkansas
Old Black Joe’s Blues / Potomac River Blues
16 Most Requested Songs
1923-1924
1923-1927
1924 - 1925
1925-1926
1932–1934
[1937-39] - Instrumentals Never Before On Record
1939 - 1941
1940.
1940 / 1941
1950
1950
Afternoon Blues / Michigan Water Blues
After You've Gone / A Good Man Is Hard To Find
After You've Gone / At The Darktown Strutter's Ball
After You've Gone / Muddy Water
Alexanders Ragtime Band / There'll Be A Hot Time In Town Tonight
All-Time Greatest Hits
Any Woman's Blues
Archive Of Jazz Volume 35 - Benny Goodman . 1935
A Study In Frustration (The Fletcher Henderson Story) Volume 2
At The Christmas Ball
A Woman Get's Tired Of One Man All Of The Time / The Gal Ain't Born Who Can Treat Me Like You Do
Baby Doll / Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
Baltimore / Black Maria
Basin Street Blues / When Buddha Smiles
Beale Street Mamma / Don't Think You'll Be Missed
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman