Writers Almanac December 18 ~ It’s the birthday of jazz musician - TopicsExpress



          

Writers Almanac December 18 ~ It’s the birthday of jazz musician Fletcher Henderson, born in Cuthbert, Georgia (1897). He attended Atlanta University, majoring in chemistry and mathematics, then moved to New York City to find work as a chemist. Instead, he was hired to play piano on a Hudson River boat, and several years later (1924), he formed the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. His innovative arrangements, which emphasized the horns and left room for improvised solos between arranged passages, shaped a new sound for big band jazz.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:12:06 +0000

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