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 76-100 of 383 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	81075	10-in.	6/14/1923	Bleeding hearted blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81078	10-in.	6/14/1923	Lady-luck blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81079	10-in.	6/14/1923	Yodeling blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81080	10-in.	6/15/1923	Midnight blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81091	10-in.	6/21/1923	Play 'em for mama, sing 'em for me blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81092	10-in.	6/21/1923	If you don't I know who will	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81095	10-in.	6/22/1923	Nobody in town can bake a sweet jelly roll like mine	Fletcher Henderson ; Bessie Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81127	10-in.	7/12/1923	Afternoon blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Rosa Henderson	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81128	10-in.	7/12/1923	I need you	Fletcher Henderson ; Rosa Henderson	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	composer, instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81150	10-in.	7/27/1923	Kind lovin' blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	composer, instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81151	10-in.	7/27/1923	Down South blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	composer, instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81153	10-in.	7/27/1923	All night blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81154	10-in.	7/27/1923	Play it (do it a long time, papa)	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81157	10-in.	8/2/1923	Satisfied blues	Bessie Brown ; Fletcher Henderson ; George W. Williams	Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81158	10-in.	8/2/1923	Double crossin' daddy	Bessie Brown ; Fletcher Henderson ; George W. Williams	Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81183	10-in.	8/31/1923	I want my sweet daddy now	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with cornet and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81184	10-in.	8/31/1923	Irresistible blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with cornet and piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81198	10-in.	9/6/1923	Don't never tell nobody	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81199	10-in.	9/6/1923	Georgia blues	Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with instrumental trio	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81202	10-in.	9/7/1923	I never miss the sunshine (I'm so used to the rain)	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81210	10-in.	9/13/1923	Awful moanin' blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81211	10-in.	9/13/1923	Dicty blues	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	leader, songwriter
Columbia	81212	10-in.	9/13/1923	Do doodle oom	Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer, leader
Columbia	81250	10-in.	10/1/1923	Waitin' for the evenin' mail	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano
Columbia	81253	10-in.	10/2/1923	Uncle Sam blues	Fletcher Henderson ; Clara Smith	Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano	instrumentalist, piano

(Results 76-100 of 383 records)

<< First
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Last >>
View All

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Henderson, Fletcher," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.

Henderson, Fletcher. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103284.

"Henderson, Fletcher." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.

Wikipedia content provided under the terms of the Creative Commons BY-SA license

Feedback

Send the Editors a message about this record.