MUSIC [Jazz]

Allen, Walter C. [Calligraphy by Sue Allen] James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. (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.

(Book #ID 57721)

Published by Walter C. Allen, Highland Park, New Jersey First Edition July 1973. New Jersey 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Thick 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 651 printed pages of text with frontispiece of the Fletcher Henderson's senior and junior at a piano from the Frank Driggs collection and monochrome photographs to the centre, record label photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. He was one of the most prolific black musical arrangers and his influence was vast. He was often known as Smack Henderson (apparently due to his college baseball hitting skills). Fletcher is ranked along with Duke Ellington as one of the most influential arrangers and band leaders in jazz history, and helped bridge the gap between the dixieland and swing era. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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