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Fletcher Henderson
musician, jazz, bandleader, composer

Real/Birth Name:
James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson Jr.
Nickname(s):
Architect of Swing
Smack
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 18, 1897
Death Date:
December 29, 1952
Age at Death:
55, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Cuthbert, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Important in the development of big band jazz and swing music.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1979.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame 1979.
Gennett Walk of Fame 2008.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame 2014.
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