Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Following the beautiful sax of Joe Henderson

The late tenor saxophone player JOE HENDERSON appeared on nearly 30 albums for BLUE NOTE records from 1963 to 1968.
I listened to one this morning while walking on the treadmill -- "THE REAL McCOY" by McCOY TYNER.
Henderson's saxophone illuminates the second song on the 1967 album, "Contemplation."
I completely forgot I was even walking while I followed Henderson's beautiful sax lines as they thread their way through the tune.
Henderson was among the most accomplished and versatile saxophonists of his era. That's why he appeared so often on disc. He deserved to be there.

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