Fletcher Henderson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fletcher Henderson
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1897(1897-12-18)
Age	127
Date Of Death	December 29, 1952, New York, NY
Birthplace	Cuthbert
Country	United States
Birth City	Georgia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Fletcher Henderson Biography

Fletcher Henderson is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on December 18, 1897 in Cuthbert, Georgia, United States. Influential musician who was instrumental to the development of jazz big band and the swing genre across America. United States.

His influence on the history of music was not doubted by the experts and was usually put at par with His impact on music history was unquestioned by experts and was often placed on par with Duke Ellington‘s impact as an arranger and bandleader.’s impact as a bandleader and arranger.

He was the elder brother of the multifaceted jazz musician He was the older brother of multifaceted jazz pianist Horace Henderson, who accompanied Billie Holiday and Lena Horne throughout his career., who played with Billie Holiday and Lena Horne throughout his career.

Fletcher Henderson Net Worth

Fletcher Henderson is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fletcher Henderson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He initially planned to pursue the field of chemistry as a career, however, due to his ethnicity, he realized that his choices would be only limited.

There were many notable musicians in his band from 1925 onwards The list includes He had many musical luminaries in his band around 1925, including Coleman Hawkins, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Dixon, Kaiser Marshall, Buster Bailey, Elmer Chambers, Charlie Green, Ralph Escudero, and Don Redman., Louis Armstrong, Charlie Dixon, Kaiser Marshall, Buster Bailey, Elmer Chambers, Charlie Green, Ralph Escudero, and Don Redman.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Fletcher Henderson height 5 ft 11 in Fletcher weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Fletcher Henderson Dating?

According to our records, Fletcher Henderson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Fletcher Henderson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Fletcher Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Fletcher Henderson celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Fletcher Henderson

1. Fletcher Henderson was a prominent jazz pianist and bandleader.
2. He played a key role in the development of swing music.
3. His band featured notable musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman.
4. Henderson’s arrangements influenced big band music for decades to come.
5. He recorded over 300 songs during his career.
6. Henderson’s style blended elements of blues, ragtime, and classical music.
7. He was one of the first African American musicians to lead a racially integrated band.
8. Henderson’s compositions include “Wrappin’ It Up” and “King Porter Stomp.”
9. He suffered a stroke in 1950 that ended his performing career.
10. Henderson died in 1952 at the age of 55 from heart failure.

What was Fletcher Henderson known for?

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 define the sound of big-band jazz, pioneering musical ideas which today are taken for granted.

Is Fletcher Henderson black?

James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson was born in Cuthbert, Georgia, United States. He grew up in a middle-class African American family.

What is the connection between Fletcher Henderson and Benny Goodman?

Henderson disbanded the group to become the arranger and an occasional accompanist for Benny Goodman , who had the most popular swing band at the time. Goodman directed much of the credit for his success to Henderson, who had written arrangements for Goodman’s group for many years.

What is Fletcher Henderson most famous song?

Henderson arranged for Goodman for several years and formed a short-lived band of his own in 1936 that included Roy Eldridge, Chu Berry, John Kirby, and Sid Catlett. That year Henderson issued “ Christopher Columbus ,” which became the biggest hit released under his own name.

Who was the first African American jazz group to make a recording?

Among the contenders for the first Black musicians to make a jazz record are pianist Charles Prince’s Band , who recorded “Memphis Blues” in 1914, and then in 1915 he became the first to record a version of WC Handy’s “St Louis Blues.” In April 1917, Charles Prince’s Band recorded “Hong Kong,” a “Jazz One-Step.” Not to …