Fletcher Henderson

Fletcher Henderson (1897–1952) was an American pianist, bandleader and composer.

Also recorded as James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr.; Smack; James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson; Fletcher H. Henderson.

Overview

Born at Cuthbert in 1897, died at New York City in 1952.

In detail

Fletcher Henderson studied at Clark Atlanta University.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Membership is recorded of Alpha Phi Alpha and Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Fletcher Henderson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q505559: Fletcher Henderson

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