1995
Search results
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 ...
Mar 12, 2024 · Fletcher Henderson (born December 18, 1897, Cuthbert, Georgia, U.S.—died December 29, 1952, New York City, New York) was an American musical arranger, bandleader, and pianist who was a leading pioneer in the sound, style, and instrumentation of big band jazz.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
People also ask
Who is Fletcher Henderson?
Did Fletcher Henderson sell a lot of records?
When did Fletcher Henderson die?
How did Fletcher Henderson contribute to jazz?
Dec 19, 2007 · Bandleader, arranger and pianist Fletcher Henderson is one of the most influential — and yet least-known — jazz masters. During his orchestra's peak years in the 1920s and '30s, he helped...
Jun 11, 2018 · Learn about Fletcher Henderson, a classically trained pianist who helped create the swing style of jazz in the 1920s and 1930s. Explore his career, influences, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Dec 20, 2005 · Learn about Fletcher Henderson, a Georgia native and a pioneer of big band and swing music in the 1920s. He arranged songs for Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and others, and formed the first big band orchestra in New York.
Dec 4, 2018 · Learn about Fletcher Henderson, a pioneer of jazz arranging and bandleading in the 1920s and 1930s. Discover his musical influences, collaborations, recordings and legacy in this comprehensive profile.
Aug 1, 2001 · Fletcher Henderson and saxophonist Don Redman invented a mechanism for ensemble playing that fueled the initial swing craze. Henderson's innovative style is apparent on Ken Burns Jazz:...
Related searches
