Fletcher Henderson
Born: 18th December 1897, Cuthbert, Georgia, United States
Died: 29th December 1952, New York, New York, United States
Nationality: American
James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson 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.
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