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Eddie Henderson Quintet: Reemergence
ByOn Reemergence, Henderson and his fiveyearold working group place their stamp on two of his original compositions ("Dreams," "Natsukosan"), one by young vibraphone whiz Joe Locke ("Saturn's Child"), Wayne Shorter's "This Is for Albert," Shaw's "Sweet Love of Mine," and four standards by the incomparable George Gershwin including a funky Davislike treatment (muted) of "Summertime." Although Henderson is a sharp and perceptive postbop improviser with awesome technique, the first thing one notices is his pure, belllike tone, almost flugellike in the smoothness of its texture, a quality that enables him to sound unhurried even on up-tempo numbers such as "Albert" or the Latinesque "Sweet Love." Besides "Summertime," he plays muted on "Embraceable You," "Saturn's Child" and the dreamy "Natsukosan." Henderson's choice of a frontline partner is inspired, as the vibraphone adds contrast and shading without engaging the trumpet in a twohorn competition. Locke is a splendid soloist (check out his enlivening choruses on "Albert," "The Man I Love," "It Ain't Necessarily So" or "Saturn's Child"), as is his hardworking and indemand colleague, pianist Hays (whose every appearance is rewarding). Howard and Drummond round out a tasteful and supportive rhythm section. While Reemergence may not make Henderson a household name, neither will it impair his wellearned reputation.
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Songs:This Is For Albert; Dreams; The Man I Love; Summertime; It Ain't Necessarily So; Embraceable You; Sweet Love Of Mine; Saturn's Child; Natsuko-san.
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Title: Reemergence | Year Released: 1999 | Record Label: Sharp Nine Records
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