David Gray (musician)

The big difference with the common singer-songwriters, however, is the fact that he uses a lot of computer generated music to accompany his voice and guitar play. A good source for information on Fletcher Henderson is The Fletcher Henderson Story a 3 CD Box Set sampling Henderson's music with extensive liner notes by jazz scholar Frank Diggs. David Gray's music can best be described as singer-songwriter. He sings while playing guitar. He died in New York City. After a few marginally-successful releases through the 1990s, Gray's breakthrough came with the worldwide release in 1999 of the album White Ladder; this album was a critical and commercial success and included his most famous songs: "This Years Love" and "Babylon". Henderson suffered a stroke in 1950 resulting in partial paralysis that ended his days as a pianist. His musical career got early support from a dedicated Irish fan base. At an early gig in Ireland where at his first gig Gray was introduced by comic playwright Pat Ingoldsby. He reformed bands of his own several times in the 1940s, toured with Ethel Waters again in 1948 - 1949.

Gray was born 13th June 1970 in Manchester, England and grew up in Wales; he later attended the University of Liverpool. In 1939 he disbanded his own band and joined Goodman's, first as both pianist and arranger and then working full time as arranger. David Gray is a British singer-songwriter. Many of Goodman's hits from the swing music were arranged by Henderson for his own band in the late 20s and early 30s. Be Mine (2003). Since he needed new charts every week for the show, his friend John Hammond suggested that he purchase some Jazz charts from Henderson. The Other Side (2002). In 1934, Goodman's Orchestra was selected as a house band for the "Let's Dance" radio program.

Say Hello Wave Goodbye (2001). In addition to his own band he arranged for several other bands, including those of Teddy Hill, Isham Jones, and most famously, Benny Goodman. Sail Away (2001). He was well regarded as an arranger and his arrangements became influential. This Year's Love (re-issue) (2001). Following a serious auto accident in 1928, he seemed to lose interest in business matters, and was never known as a disciplinarian. Please Forgive Me (re-issue) (2000). Although the band was very popular, Henderson had little success managing the band.

Babylon (re-issue) (2000). He later led a band of his own that also received critical acclaim. Please Forgive Me (1999). Beginning in the early 1930s, Fletcher's piano-playing younger brother, Horace Henderson (11/22/1904-1989) contributed to the arrangements of the band. Babylon (1999). Reed men Coleman Hawkins, Buster Bailey, Benny Carter and Chu Berry also were in and out of Fletcher's band. This Year's Love (1999). At one time or another, in addition to Armstrong, the band featured Henry "Red" Allen, Joe Smith, Rex Stewart, Tommy Ladnier and Roy Eldridge on trumpet.

Wisdom (1993). Henderson's band also boasted the formidable arranging talents of Don Redman. Shine (1993). For a time his ideas of arrangement were heavily influenced by those of Paul Whiteman, but when Louis Armstrong joined his orchestra in 1924 Henderson realized there could be a much richer potential for jazz band orchestration. Birds Without Wings (1992). In 1922 he formed his own band, which was resident first at the Club Alabam then at the Roseland, and quickly became known as the best "Colored" band in New York. A New Day At Midnight (2002); eastwest (UK)/RCA (USA). His success in music made him forget about a career in chemistry.

The EP's 1992-1994 (2001); Hut. He also lead the band accompanying singer Ethel Waters. Lost Songs 95-98 (2000); Iht (UK)/ATO Records (USA). He also worked at Black Swan Records as music director and pianist. White Ladder (1999); Iht (UK)/ATO Records (USA). He worked for the Pace-Handy music company as a song demonstrator. Sell Sell Sell (1996); EMI. After graduation, he moved to New York City to attend Columbia University for a master's degree in chemistry.

Flesh (1994); Hut. He attend Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated in 1920. A Century Ends (1993); Hut(UK)/Caroline (USA). His father was a principal and his mother taught piano. Henderson was born in Cuthbert, Georgia. Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. (December 18, 1897 - December 28, 1952) was an African American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and Swing music.