Fletcher Henderson (Arranger/Leader)
-Band Leader, FH Orchesrta implies seriousness
-composer/arranger; invented arrangment devices; call and response; sectional writing; associated with benny goodman; Composed song on test "King Porter Stomp"
Duke Ellington (Piano/Arr/Leader)
-Born Edward Ellington; Piantist; D.E orchestra over 1000 compositions; studied W.E music; sought to go beyond Jazz; Cotton Club in club in Harlem; White cliental; club and floor show; jungle savage theme; jungle period; "jungle nights in harlem" Song heard in class; Cotton club stomp; Ko-Ko
Count Basie (Piano/ Band Leader)
Born William Basie; K.C born and raised; rhythm and blues; benny mottens kansas city orchesrta; count basie orchesrta 1937; arrangments built on interlocking riffs; shout chorus; Song in class "Lester Leaps In"
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