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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 326-350 of 389 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Brunswick | 12946-12947 | 10-in. | 4/22/1924 | I don’t want nobody that don’t want me | Viola McCoy | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | leader | |
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 | leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer | |
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 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Henderson, Fletcher," accessed October 1, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.
Henderson, Fletcher. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 1, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.
"Henderson, Fletcher." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 October 2024.
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LCNAR: Henderson, Fletcher, 1897-1952 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81097889
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