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
Benny Goodman And His Orchestra (1935-1939)
Benny Goodman Combos
Benny Goodman Plays Gershwin
Benny Goodman Presents Fletcher Henderson Arrangements
Benny Goodman Presents Helen Ward
Benny Goodman Sextet
Benny's Best
Bessie's Blues 1923-1924
Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith
Big Bands: Benny Goodman
Blame It On The Blues
Blazin' / The Wang Wang Blues
Bleeding Hearted Blues / Midnight Blues
Blind Man Blues / Sing 'Em For Mamma, Play 'Em For Me
Blue Rhythm / Sugar Foot Stomp
Blues By Clara Smith 1926- 1928
Cake Walking Babies / Young Woman's Blues
Careless Love Blues / Weeping Willow Blues
Cemetery Blues / Any Woman's Blues
Changes / When It's Sleepy Time Down South
Charleston Crazy / You've Got To Get Hot
Charley, My Boy / Doodle-Doo-Doo
Charlie Christian
Charlie Christian At The Carnegie Hall ~1939
Chirping The Blues / Someone Else Will Take Your Place
Choo Choo Blues / Ride Jockey Ride
Classic Jazz Archive - Benny Goodman And Big Band
Come On Home / Aggravatin' Papa
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 1 (1921-1923)
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 1 (1922-1924)
Complete Recordings In Chronological Order (August 1924 To July 1925)
Connie's Inn Orchestra (Fletcher Henderson 1931)
Developing An American Orchestra 1923-1937
Down Hearted Blues / Gulf Coast Blues
Dyin' By The Hour / Foolish Man Blues
Easy Does It!
Empress Of The Blues
Empress Of The Blues
Everybody's Doing That Charleston Now / Love Me Like You Used To Do
"Everybody Shuffle" - American Hot Bands Of The 1930's
Feeling The Way I Do / Red Hot Mama
Feelin' The Way I Do / Chicago Blues
First Impressions Volume 1 (1924-1931)
Fletcher Henderson 1923
Fletcher Henderson (1927-1936)
Fletcher Henderson - 1934
Fletcher Henderson And His Connie's Inn Orchestra
Fletcher Henderson And His Orchestra
Fletcher Henderson And Louis Armstrong 1924 1925
Fletcher Henderson Memorial Album
Fletcher Henderson Orchestra 1923-1927
Fletcher Henderson & The Dixie Stompers 1925-26
Fletcher Henderson & The Dixie Stompers 1927-8
Fletcher Henderson With Slam Stewart And The Jazz Tones
Flying Home / Rose Room
Four Day Creep / Hard Times Blues
Get Rhythm In Your Feet (And Music In Your Soul) / Ballad In Blue
Good-Bye / Sandman