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Fletcher Henderson |
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Name: Fletcher Henderson
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Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. |
| Born: |
18 Dec 1897 |
| Died: |
29 Dec 1952 |
| Instruments: |
Piano |
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| Fletcher Henderson was an African American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and Swing music.
Fletcher Henderson was born in Cuthbert, Georgia. His father was a principal and his mother taught piano. He attended Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated in 1920. After graduation, he moved to New York City to attend Columbia University for a master's degree in chemistry.
He worked for the Pace-Handy music company as a song demonstrator. He also worked at Black Swan Records as music director and pianist. He also led the band accompanying singer Ethel Waters. His success in music made him forget about a career in chemistry. |
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