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- One of the more distinctive tenor saxophone voices to have emerged during the 1960s, Joe Henderson's rich tone and strong sense of rhythm influenced scores of tenor saxophonists who followed him.
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Joe Henderson (April 24, 1937 – June 30, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. In a 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, and Verve.
Jun 30, 2001 · One of the more distinctive tenor saxophone voices to have emerged during the 1960s, Joe Henderson's rich tone and strong sense of rhythm influenced scores of tenor saxophonists who followed him. In concert, his aggressive playing was often tempered by a melodic touch on ballads.
Apr 25, 2024 · In the 1960s, tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson recorded on close to 30 Blue Note albums, only five of which were under his name. But most of those sideman sessions were just as significant, since Henderson was a powerful ingredient on anyone's recording date.
Apr 11, 2024 · Under appreciated whilst in his mid 1960s prime, Joe Henderson was one of Blue Note’s most versatile and hard working saxophonists. Today, Henderson is deservedly revered, and with a new pressing of his 1966 classic “Mode for Joe” Andy Thomas assesses the tenor man’s brilliant work for Blue Note.
Dec 9, 2012 · If Sonny Rollins was the Muhammad Ali of the tenor, Henderson was the Joe Frazier, his overpowering technique and bravado packing a knockout punch that landed squarely on the ear. He was an undeniable force, the summation of the state of the tenor at that time—the 800-pound gorilla of his era.
Apr 10, 2024 · The Henderson-penned number stands as a forceful declaration of intent, encapsulating the saxophonist’s skill at being able to play both “inside” and “outside” of what jazz musicians...
May 21, 2023 · Joe Henderson, a tenor saxophonist of unmatched caliber, carries a potent voice in the jazz world. His previous works, such as “Inner Urge,” are milestones in jazz. Yet, “Mode for Joe” proved an even more electrifying endeavor. Prior to this session, he had been honing his skills as a sideman, but with this record, he emerged as an hard-bop leader.
