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The Uncrowned King of Swing

- Fletcher Henderson and Big Band Jazz

By Jeffrey (Assistant Professor of Musicology Magee
The Uncrowned King of Swing by Jeffrey (Assistant Professor of Musicology Magee
About The Uncrowned King of Swing

Fletcher Henderson (1897 - 1952) is a major figure in the history of jazz. He led the premier black jazz band of the 1920s and the early 1930s, and wrote the swing arrangements that helped make Benny Goodman the 'King of Swing'. The Uncrowned King of Swing is the first interpretive study of his music and career, using the full range of sources documenting his work.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780195340655
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 336
  • Published:
  • April 16, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 161x239x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 514 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: September 10, 2025

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Fletcher Henderson (1897 - 1952) is a major figure in the history of jazz. He led the premier black jazz band of the 1920s and the early 1930s, and wrote the swing arrangements that helped make Benny Goodman the 'King of Swing'. The Uncrowned King of Swing is the first interpretive study of his music and career, using the full range of sources documenting his work.

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