1927

by Fletcher Henderson

Overview

Fletcher Henderson's orchestra was at the peak of its powers during this period, as can be heard on such torrid recordings as "Fidgety Feet," "Sensation," "St. Louis Shuffle," and "Hop Off"; even the overly complex Don Redman arrangement "Whiteman Stomp" (which Paul Whiteman's musicians apparently had trouble learning) is no problem for this brilliant orchestra. Classics' chronological reissue of Henderson's valuable recordings on this CD covers the many highpoints of the peak year of 1927; only Duke Ellington's orchestra was on the level of this pace-setting big band. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/22/2024
Label:	Classics
UPC:	0097037054663
Rank:	129919

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Fletcher Henderson   Primary Artist,Drums,Piano,Director
Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra   Primary Artist
Buster Bailey   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto),Clarinet
Don Redman   Guest Artist,Clarinet,Sax (Alto)
Jimmy Harrision   Guest Artist
Coleman Hawkins   Guest Artist,Baritone,Clarinet,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
Fats Waller   Piano
Charlie Dixon   Banjo,Guitar,Double Bass
Joe "Fox" Smith   Trumpet
Jimmy Harrison   Trombone
Tommy Ladnier   Trumpet
Benny Morton   Trombone
Joseph "Kaiser" Marshall   Drums
Russell Smith   Trumpet
June Cole   Bass,Vocals,Double Bass
Jerome Pasquall   Sax (Alto)

Technical Credits

Eddie Edwards   Composer
Fletcher Henderson   Arranger,Composer
Fred Meinken   Composer
Fats Waller   Composer
Fred Rose   Composer
Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra   Performer
W.C. Handy   Composer
Charlie Green   Composer
Leo Wood   Composer
Nick LaRocca   Composer
Dave Ringle   Composer
Buster Johnson   Composer
Gus Mueller   Composer
Henry Busse   Composer
Henry W. Ragas   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
Jack Purvis   Arranger
Tony Sbarbaro   Composer
Donald Heywood   Composer
Don Redman   Arranger
Donald Lindley   Arranger
Danni Healy   Composer
John Simpson   Composer
Will Marion Cook   Composer
Charlie Henry   Composer
Jordan   Composer
Marvin Lee   Composer
Alcide "Yellow" Nunez   Composer
Burke Bivens   Composer
Ray Lopez   Composer
Joe Candullo   Composer
Anatol Schenker   Liner Notes
Bob Effros   Composer
Spencer Williams   Composer
Irving Kahal   Composer
Jack Pettis   Composer
Larry Shields   Composer
Jo Trent   Composer