Fletcher Henderson

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 51-75 of 389 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-100557	10-in.	5/23/1936	Where there's you there's me	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra ; Ted Lewis	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Victor	BS-100558	10-in.	5/23/1936	Do you or don't you love me	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra ; Ted Lewis	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Victor	BS-100559	10-in.	5/23/1936	Grand Terrace rhythm	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer, director
Victor	BS-100560	10-in.	5/23/1936	Riffin'	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader, arranger
Victor	BS-100561	10-in.	5/23/1936	Mary had a little lamb	Roy Eldridge ; Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	leader
Victor	BS-100882	10-in.	8/4/1936	Shoe shine boy	Roy Eldridge ; Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director
Victor	BS-100883	10-in.	8/4/1936	Sing, sing, sing (With a swing)	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra ; Georgia Boy Simpkins	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	arranger, director
Victor	BS-100884	10-in.	8/4/1936	Until today	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	arranger, director
Victor	BS-100885	10-in.	8/4/1936	Knock, knock, who's there?	Ed Cuffee ; Roy Eldridge ; Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	director
Victor	BS-100886	10-in.	8/4/1936	Jim Town blues	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	arranger, director
Victor	BS-100887	10-in.	8/4/1936	You can depend on me	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra ; Dick Vance	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	arranger, director
Victor	BS-101258	10-in.	5/27/1936	(I would do) Anything for you	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	arranger
Victor	BS-102215	10-in.	6/15/1936	I've found a new baby	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	arranger
Victor	BS-023510	10-in.	5/28/1938	Wrappin' it up	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Victor	BS-025799	10-in.	10/13/1938	Bumble bee stomp	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-030701	10-in.	12/15/1938	Whispering	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	arranger
Victor	[Trial 1920-10-11-03]	Not documented	10/11/1920	Dallas blues	Lucille Hegamin	Female vocal solo, with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Victor	[Trial 1923-04-24-06]	10-in.	4/24/1923	Down by the river	Turner Layton	Male vocal solo, with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	80995	10-in.	4/28/1923	Mama's got the blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	80996	10-in.	4/28/1923	Outside of that	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81019	10-in.	5/16/1923	Gulf Coast blues	Fletcher Henderson’s Hot Six	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81020	10-in.	5/16/1923	Your time now	Fletcher Henderson’s Hot Six	Jazz/dance band	leader
Columbia	81059	10-in.	5/31/1923	I got everything a woman needs	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81060	10-in.	5/31/1923	Every woman's blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81071	10-in.	6/11/1923	Midnight blues	Fletcher Henderson’s Hot Six	Jazz/dance band	leader

(Results 51-75 of 389 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Henderson, Fletcher," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.

Henderson, Fletcher. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.

"Henderson, Fletcher." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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