Fletcher Henderson
| First Name | Fletcher |
| Last Name | Henderson |
| Age | 55 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | December 18, 1897 |
| Date of Death | December 29, 1952 |
| Height | 5' 11½" (182 cm) |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Music Genre | Jazz, Piano |
| Music Style | Big Band, Swing, Early Jazz |
| Music Mood | Sophisticated, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Elegant, Joyous, Rollicking, Playful, Party/Celebratory, Confident, Rousing, Passionate |
| Instrument | Piano, Arranger, Leader |
James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. (December 18, 1897 – December 28, 1952) was an American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and swing music. His was one of the most prolific black orchestras and his influence was vast. He was often known as "Smack" Henderson (apparently named due to his college baseball hitting skills).
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Filmography
Selected Fletcher Henderson film and TV show credits:
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1997
A Life Apart: Hasidism in America
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1944
Sweet and Low-Down
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