Joe Henderson - State Of The Tenor Part 1
Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Joe Henderson]
Ron Carter – bass [click here to see more vinyl featuring Ron Carter]
Al Foster – drums
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Live
Record Press : RTI
Label : Blue Note Tone Poet
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded Live at The Village Vanguard, New York City on November 14–16, 1985
Engineered by David Baker
Produced by Joe Harley
Remastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Originally released in 1986
Reissued in 2020
Tracks :
Side A:
- Beatrice
- Friday the Thirteenth
- Happy Reunion
Side B:
- Loose Change
- Ask Me Now
- Isotope
Awards:
TAS Super LP List! Special Merit: Informal
Reviews :
“Blue Note's Doubletime series combines live sessions previously issued on two single albums onto one double CD. One of the first releases was Joe Henderson's brilliant tenor sax recital recorded live at the Village Vanguard in 1985. The State of the Tenor, Vols. 1 & 2 features Henderson backed only by bass and drums in a setting that pays homage to his prime stylistic source, Sonny Rollins, while displaying his prime skills in an ideal forum. The 14 selections range from customary standards to Henderson originals, and include compositions by Sam Rivers, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Horace Silver. It is not only a fine trio outing, but a series of performances in which Henderson strips songs to their essence, turning them into his own vision.” AllMusic Review by Ron Wynn
Ratings:
AllMusic 4.5/5 , Discogs 4.55 / 5