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Released June ??, 1921 - June 11, 1923

This Classics CD reissues the first 23 recordings of Fletcher Henderson and his orchestra. The music is generally pretty primitive, but historically, it is quite significant, since Henderson's group would develop into the first real jazz big band; also, the 1921-22 sides have rarely ever been reissued. Oddly enough, his only three solo piano recordings date from this period. The earliest orchestra recordings are essentially period dance-band performances, but by the end of this CD, Henderson's big band was already beginning to display a bit of its own musical personality. However, needless to say, the best years were still in the future. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. Pretty Ways
2. There Ain't No Nothin' (Gonna Take the Place of You)
3. My Oriental Rose
4. Baby Girl
5. Unknown Blues
6. Fancies
7. Say It While Dancing
8. Love Days
9. Bamboo Isle
10. Blue
11. Chime Blues
12. I Want To
13. Farewell Blues
14. Wet Yo' Thumb
15. Down by the River
16. Trot Along
17. Beale Street Mama
18. Don't Think You'll Be Missed
19. Downhearted Blues
20. Gulf Coast Blues
21. When You Walked Out, Someone Else Walked Right In
22. Gulf Coast Blues
23. Midnight Blues

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