Fletcher Henderson - The Golden Years: Hits And Classics 1923-37Fletcher Henderson was a jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader who is regarded as one of the most influential figures of the early jazz and swing eras, bridging the gap between Dixieland, swing and the big band as one of the most prolific and innovative arrangers of his time, ranked by some critics on a par with Duke Ellington in terms of influence. During his heyday as a bandleader in the 1920s and '30s he had a string of big sellers and

but they never did have an album released

I Can't Begin To Tell You

and so represent something of a landmark

"To be honest

the piece is performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra

This excellent-value 50-track 2-CD collection comprises all Bob Crosby's forty and more career hits

combining to form a full menu from a legendary band that ushered bluegrass into a more modern era

Annette Funicello

They Say It's Wonderful

Jerome Kern

"Hey Good Lookin'"

Influenced by the likes of Bessie Smith and Mahalia Jackson