Composer
Fletcher Henderson
American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer (1897–1952)
1897–1952
7 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1952
- Birthplace
- Cuthbert
- Place of death
- New York City
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
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).
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- pianist; bandleader; composer; conductor; jazz musician; musician
- Education
- Clark Atlanta University
- Recorded memberships
- Alpha Phi Alpha; Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
- Instruments played
- piano
- Genres
- jazz
- VIAF ID
- 42025439
- ISNI
- 0000000073576175
- GND ID
- 128879793
- Library of Congress ID
- n81097889
- MusicBrainz ID
- f47d1c94-c3e3-4c84-a42a-6c33e0032839
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Clarinet, Guitar, Piano, Voice
- Genres represented
- Jazz
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Winds | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Christopher Columbus | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Smile of Spring, The | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Down South Camp Meetin' (I,II) | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Goose Pimples | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Gin House Blues | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Sugar Foot Stomp | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 42025439. Portrait: Maurice Seymour studio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.