The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra was the most popular African-American band of the 1920s. The orchestra recorded with dozens of record companies under a number of different names and pseudonyms including: Louisiana Stompers, Henderson's Dance Orchestra, Henderson's Club Alabam Orchestra, The Dixie Stompers, Henderson's Happy Six Orchestra, Fletcher Henderson and his Sawin' Six, and the Connie's Inn Orchestra.The smooth, carefully arranged sound of Henderson's orchestra was a huge influence on the Swing style of the next decade. The Orchestra played at … read more
The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra was the most popular African-American band of the 1920s. The orchestra recorded with dozens of record companies under a number of different names and pseudonyms including: Louisiana Stompers, Henderson's Dance Orchestra, Henderson's Club Alabam Orche… read more
The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra was the most popular African-American band of the 1920s. The orchestra recorded with dozens of record companies under a number of different names and pseudonyms including: Louisiana Stompers, Henderson's Dance Orchestra, Henderson's Club Alabam Orchestra, The Dixie Stompers, Henderson's Happy Six Orchestra, Fletcher… read more