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Released November 07, 2000

With cooperation from the Verve and Columbia Legacy catalogs, the Ken Burns Jazz series on CD individually spotlights the musical excellence of 22 jazz originators whose careers and influence are explored in Burns' PBS documentary Jazz. Bandleader Fletcher Henderson's ability as a composer and talent scout greatly outweighed his skills as either a pianist or showman. Henderson allowed his musicians to show off their own talents, while he preferred to stay in the background. A number of soon-to-be legends moved through his ranks over the years, including Don Redman, Benny Carter, Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, Art Blakey, Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Rex Stewart, and even Sun Ra. This is also the band that led the initial swing craze, influencing many followers (especially Benny Goodman). On Ken Burns Jazz, Henderson's output for a number of labels is represented in chronological order from 1924 through 1940; classics on the CD include "Big John's Special," "King Porter Stomp," "Queer Notions," "The Chant," and "Christopher Columbus." While it's impossible to sum up the history of Fletcher Henderson on a single disc, the highlights on Ken Burns Jazz retain enough interest for the listener to continue searching out more material. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. Teapot Dome Blues
2. Shanghai Shuffle
3. Copenhagen
4. Sugar Foot Stomp
5. The Chant
6. Hot Mustard
7. Sensation
8. Livery Stable Blues
9. My Pretty Girl
10. Hot and Anxious
11. Comin' and Goin'
12. Radio Rhythm
13. Oh! It Looks Like Rain
14. King Porter Stomp
15. Queer Notions
16. Can You Take It?
17. Happy Feet
18. Big John's Special
19. Hotter Than 'Ell
20. Christopher Columbus
21. Grand Terrace Swing
22. Stealin' Apples
23. Jimtown Blues
24. Stampede
25. Kitty on Toast

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