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Fletcher Henderson Bio

#1 Post by JSAlmonte » Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:15 pm

Has anyone picked up the latest Fletcher Henderson biography, The Uncrowned King of Swing: Fletcher Henderson and Big Band Jazz? I read the chapter on Louis Armstrong's tenure with the band while in the bookstore. There were some interesting insights, but I'll admit that alot of the music theory stuff in it is over my head. Just wondering if anyone out there has read it and can make a recommendation.

jerry

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Re: Fletcher Henderson Bio

#2 Post by GemZombie » Sun Apr 03, 2005 8:14 pm

JSAlmonte wrote:Has anyone picked up the latest Fletcher Henderson biography, The Uncrowned King of Swing: Fletcher Henderson and Big Band Jazz? I read the chapter on Louis Armstrong's tenure with the band while in the bookstore. There were some interesting insights, but I'll admit that alot of the music theory stuff in it is over my head. Just wondering if anyone out there has read it and can make a recommendation.

jerry
No, but I think I'll put that on a wishlist. :)

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