February 2009 - Focus on Joe Henderson

Joe Henderson was unheralded in comparison with John Coltrane or Sonny Rollins and he spent many years in relative obscurity before finally winning the acclaim he deserved in the 80's and 90's. His work featured on many of the best jazz albums. Here is a summary of where he appears in our reviews:

"In 'N' Out"


Power To The People"


Lee Morgan: "The Sidewinder"


"Bobby Hutcherson: The Kicker"


Andrew Hill: "Pax"


Grant Green: "Solid"


Lee Morgan: "Delightfulee"


"One Night With Blue Note"

DVD with prime footage of Joe Henderson and other jazz greats; studio quality sound




Earlier:

September 2008: Focus on Hank Mobley

October 2008: Focus on Miles Davis

November 2008: Focus on John Coltrane

December 2008: Focus on Lee Morgan

January 2009: Tribute to Freddie Hubbbard










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