Joe's brilliant debut album, which pioneered a new era of hard bop, shows his true talent.
This was Joe Henderson's debut album released by Blue Note, and it included songs that would later become standards, such as "Blue Bossa" and "Recorda Me," and together with Kenny Dorham and McCoy Tyner, it was a work that showed the direction of a new generation of hard bop.
Joe Henderson's tenor saxophone rises with a clear tone from the opening, followed by a striking interplay with the trumpet. "Blue Bossa" in particular is known as a masterpiece, blending bossa nova rhythms with hard bop idioms, its soft melody brimming with the magic of improvisation. The rich harmonies supported by pianist McCoy Tyner and the stable rhythm section combine to showcase the undeniable individuality of the young Joe throughout the album. It is regarded as a seminal debut album, one that continues to influence many musicians in later years.
A:
1)
Blue Bossa
2)
La Mesha
3)
Homestretch
B:
1)
Recorda-Me
2)
Jinrikisha
3)
Out Of The Night
Tenor Saxophone - Joe Henderson
Piano - McCoy Tyner
Bass - Butch Warren
Recorded By [Recording By] - Rudy Van Gelder
Liner Notes, Trumpet - Kenny Dorham
Photography By [Cover Photo] - Francis Wolff
Mastered By - Kevin Gray
Lacquer Cut By - KPG
Drums - Pete La Roca
Cover [Design], Design [Cover Design] - Reid Miles
