Results for "Joe Henderson"

Blue Note at 70

by Joel Roberts
February 14, 2009

No label in jazz can match the history and legacy of Blue Note Records. Since its founding in New York in 1939 by German emigre Alfred Lion, Blue Note has been associated with an amazing assortment of jazz luminaries including Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Jimmy Smith, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, ...

Blue Note 7: Mosaic: a Celebration of Blue Note Records

by J Hunter
January 7, 2009

Blue Note's 70th anniversary deserves more than a cake, a toast, and a chorus of “For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." To that end, The Blue Note 7's Mosaic: a Celebration of Blue Note Records is a collection of music from some of the imprint's greatest masters, as interpreted by a group of Blue Note's current ...

Power to the People

By Joe Henderson

Label: Milestone
Released: 2008
Track listing: Black Narcissus; Afro-Centric; Opus One-Point-Five; Isotope; Power to the People; Lazy Afternoon; Foresight and Afterthought (an impromptu suite).

Curtis Fuller: Motor City Messenger

by Russ Musto
December 1, 2008

The most recorded jazz trombonist of his lifetime, Curtis Fuller's illustrious career spans six decades and includes tenures with many of the greatest names in this music. Born Dec. 15th, 1934 in Detroit, Fuller was orphaned at an early age, but found family in the close-knit jazz community of the musically fertile Motor City. He first ...

Claudio Roditi: Impressions

by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
November 27, 2008

This CD is not for Coltrane purists: they might be horrified when the master's compositions ride in on a Brazilian beat. But for those who are merely fans, Impressions offers a tuneful and intriguing alchemy, as classics like “Moment's Notice," “Naima," and “Giant Steps" are interpreted by a top Carioca quintet. This is especially enjoyable when ...

Joe Henderson: Power to the People

by Tom Greenland
July 7, 2008

Joe Henderson enjoyed widespread popularity only late in his career, when his cover albums for Verve achieved high (for jazz) sales figures, but since the early '60s he had been making excellent records, both as a sideman and a leader. Here at last is 1969's Power to the People, one of his best recordings made for ...

Joe Henderson: Power To the People

by David Rickert
June 25, 2007

The late sixties were an exciting time for jazz, although not a lucrative one. Faced with a declining market share due to the popularity of rock music, jazz musicians were forced to find an audience by pursuing new avenues in composition and instrumentation. Joe Henderson, a much beloved player for the Blue Note ...

Take The A-Train

Featuring the music of Joe Henderson
Duration: 8:23
May 17, 2007

In 'N' Around

By Joe Henderson

Label: Kedar Entertainment Group
Released: 2005

Inner Urge

By Joe Henderson

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: Inner Urge; Isotope; El Barrio; You Know I Care; Night and Day.