Roarin' 20s: Henderson's Dance Orch. - Chicago Blues, 1924

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Henderson's Dance Orch. (Fletcher Henderson & His Band) - Chicago Blues, Pathé Actuelle 1924 (USA)

NOTEL James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson (1897 -- 1952) American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, a very important name in history of American dance bands and jazz. In 1920s/30s he led one of the most prolific black orchestras and his influence was vast. He is ranked along with Duke Ellington as one of the most influential arrangers and band leaders in jazz history, who bridged the gap between the jazz and swing era.

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