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Released March 02, 1937 - May 28, 1938

The Classics chronological reissue of Fletcher Henderson's recordings continues with this disc which traces the decline of his last "permanent" orchestra. With the departure of Roy Eldridge, Henderson for the first time since the early '20s lacked any major trumpet soloists, although he still featured the fine tenor of Chu Berry and a variety of up-and-coming players. Unfortunately the band was far overshadowed by other orchestras influenced by Henderson and since the quality of his recordings was declining, the breakup of his group was hardly noticed. The irony is that the founder of the swing era could not survive when his music (as played by Benny Goodman) caught on. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. It's Wearin' Me Down
2. Slumming on Park Avenue
3. Rhythm of the Tambourine
4. Stampede
5. Back in Your Own Backyard
6. Rose Room
7. Great Caesar's Ghost
8. If You Ever Should Leave
9. Posin'
10. All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
11. Chris and His Gang
12. Let 'Er Go
13. Worried Over You
14. What's Your Story (What's Your Jive)
15. Trees
16. If It's the Last Thing I Do
17. Sing You Sinners
18. You're in Love With Love
19. Stealin' Apples
20. Don't Let the Rhythm Go to Your Head (Let the Rhythm Go to Your Feet)
21. (I've Been) Saving Myself for You
22. There's Rain in My Eyes
23. What Do You Hear from the Mob in Scotland?
24. It's the Little Things That Count
25. Moten Stomp

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