DEEP HENDERSON - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"deep henderson" is a jazz composition by Fletcher Henderson, composed in 1925. The piece showcases Henderson’s skill in arranging for large ensembles, combining rhythmic vitality with melodic sophistication.

The first recording was by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra in New York, featuring a full jazz orchestra with sections of brass and reeds interacting dynamically. Later recordings by Ellington-inspired big bands continued to highlight Henderson’s pioneering orchestration techniques.

The tune features intricate ensemble passages with call-and-response patterns, offering soloists space to improvise while maintaining a cohesive, swinging groove characteristic of early big-band jazz.