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
Queer Notions / King Porter's Stomp
Railroad Blues / The World’s Jazz Crazy And So Am I
Rare Fletcher Henderson Masterpieces
Rarest Fletcher (1923 - 1924)
Released
Remember / Walk, Jennie, Walk
Roll On, Mississippi, Roll On / Moan, You Moaners
Satisfied Blues / Double Crossin' Daddy
Screamin' The Blues / Good Time Flat Blues
Send Me To The 'Lectric Chair / Them's Graveyard Words
Shanghai Shuffle / Memphis Blues
Shipwrecked Blues / My John Blues
Singin' The Blues / It's The Darndest Thing
Slave To The Blues / Oh My Babe Blues
"Smack"
"Smack" Originater Of Swing Arrangement
Small Combos 1935-1941
Soft Winds / Memories Of You
Solo Flight
Solo Flight
Solo Flight
Somebody Stole My Gal / Low Down On The Bayou
Some Other Day – Some Other Girl / My Rose Marie
Spirituals To Swing - Carnegie Hall Concerts 1938/39 (2)
Stack O' Lee Blues / Yonder Comes The Blues
Stealin' Apples / Opus Local 802
St. Louis Shuffle / Variety Stomp
Swamp Blues / Off To Buffalo
Swing 1929 To 1937
Swing Concert: Carnegie Hall Concerts 1938/39
Swing's The Thing (1931-1934)
The Bean
The Benny Goodman Treasure Chest
The Bessie Smith Story
The Bessie Smith Story - Volume 2
The Bessie Smith Story - Volume 3
The Bessie Smith Story - Volume 4
The Big Bands/1933
The Bye Bye Blues / Weeping Willow Blues
The Collection
The Complete Benny Goodman, Volume VIII 1936-1939
The Complete Goodman, Vol. 1 - 1935
The Complete St. Louis Blues Soundtrack & Rarities
The Essential Benny Goodman
The Golden Era Of Jazz 4. - Live And Rare
The Gouge Of Armour Avenue / Hard Hearted Hannah
The Great Benny Goodman
The Immortal Fletcher Henderson
The Indispensable Benny Goodman Volume 3/4 (1936-1937)
The Stampede / Jackass Blues
The Very Best Of Andy Fairweather Low - The Low Rider
This Is Jazz No. 2
Tidal Wave
Tiger Rag / Somebody Stole My Gal
Variety Stomp / The St. Louis Blues
Volume 6 (1935-1938) The Fletcher Henderson Arrangements (2)
Volume II: Clarinet A La King
Volume One (1923 Recordings In Chronological Order)
Warhorse Mamma / It Won't Be Long Now
When You Do What You Do / Memphis Bound