American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional flute player Joe Henderson had a lengthy musical career spanning more than four decades. Henderson played with many of the leading American players of his day and recorded for several prominent labels, including Blue Note, Milestone, Contemporary Records and Verve.
A chain smoker, Henderson died in San Francisco, California, on June 30, 2001, after a long battle with emphysema. This collection brings together the very finest albums on which Joe Henderson performed as a leader, released throughout the 1960s. A superb starting point for listeners new to Joe’s sound, and a welcome reminder for everyone else.
DISC ONE
1 Blue Bossa 8:02
2 La Mesha 9:09
3 Homestretch 4:14
4 Recorda Me 6:02
5 Jinrikisha 7:24
6 Out Of The Night 7:25
7 Teeter Totter 8:34
8 Pedro’s Time 10:06
9 Our Thing 5:38
10 Back Road 6:21
11 Escapade 8:06
DISC TWO
1 In ‘N Out 10:25
2 Punjab 9:10
3 Serenity 6:17
4 Short Story 7:11
5 Brown’s Town 6:25
6 Inner Urge 11:55
7 Isotope 9:14
8 El Barrio 7:15
9 You Know I Care 7:22
10 Night And Day 7:16
DISC THREE
1 A Shade Of Jade 7:08
2 Mode For Joe 8:03
3 Black 6:54
4 Caribbean Fire Dance 6:43
5 Granted 7:23
6 Free Wheelin’ 6:42
7 Mamacita 3:24
8 The Kicker 4:10
9 Chelsea Bridge 4:40
10 If 5:37
11 Nardis 4:45
12 Without A Song 6:04
13 O Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved) 5:35
14 Mo’Joe 4:10
DISC FOUR
1 Invitation 6:18
2 R.J. 5:38
3 The Bead Game 8:39
4 Tetragon 5:41
5 Waltz For Zweetie 4:29
6 First Trip 5:16
7 I’ve Got You Under My Skin 5:00
8 Black Narcissus 4:52
9 Afro-Centric 7:04
10 Opus One-Point-Five 4:56
11 Isotope 4:56
12 Power To The People 8:44
13 Foresight And Afterthought (An Impromptu Suite In Three Movements) 7:32