Fletcher Henderson
Fletcher Henderson, born James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson on December 18, 1897
in Cuthbert, Georgia, was an American pianist, bandleader, arranger, and
composer. He began playing piano at age six and demonstrated a keen ability to
read music by 13. After graduating from Atlanta University with degrees in
chemistry and mathematics, Henderson moved to New York City in 1920 and joined
Black Swan Records as musical director in 1921. Henderson's band became the
house band at Club Alabam in January 1924 and later performed at the Roseland
Ballroom. His collaborations with Louis Armstr...
Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)Judy Garland, Bing Crosby and Fletcher Henderson
Jazz Masters Play Gershwin
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Down South Camp MeetingFletcher Henderson and Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra
The Quintessence : New York-Chicago 1924-1936
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After You've GoneFletcher Henderson and Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra
Complete Jazz Series 1931
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Tiger RagFletcher Henderson
Complete Jazz Series 1931
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CoquetteHorace Henderson and Fletcher Henderson
The Chronological Classics: Horace Henderson and His Orchestra 1940 / Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra 1941
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St. Louis BluesFletcher Henderson
The Father Of The Big Bands
