Fletcher Henderson
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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 Armstrong and Don Redman significantly influenced his early work. Henderson recorded extensively throughout the 1920s for various labels, including Vocalion, Columbia, and Brunswick. He passed away on December 29, 1952.
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- Sugar Foot Stomp by Fletcher Henderson
- Queer Notions by Fletcher Henderson
- Happy feet by Fletcher Henderson
- Big John's Special
- The stampede
- Sing You Sinners by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
- King Porter Stomp
- The henderson stomp
- Christopher Columbus by Fletcher Henderson
- Grand Terrace Rhythm by Fletcher Henderson
- Shoe Shine Boy by Fletcher Henderson
- My Papa Doesn't Two-Time No Time
- Linger Awhile
- Shake Your Feet
- The Bye Bye Blues featuring Fletcher Henderson
- 31st Street Blues
- Oh, Baby! by Fletcher Henderson
- Why Couldn't It Be Poor Little Me?
- It's The Talk Of The Town
- I'll See You In My Dreams
- Mandy Make Up Your Mind
- Prince Of Wails
- Yeah Man! by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
- Variety Stomp by Fletcher Henderson
