Joe Henderson: Blue Bossa
Musicians:
Joe Henderson (tenor sax), Kenny Dorham (trumpet), McCoy Tyner (piano), Butch Warren (bass), Pete La Roca (drums).
Composed by Kenny Dorham
.Recorded: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 3, 1963
Rating: 85/100 (learn more)
Joe Henderson was developing a personal approach at a time when many tenor saxophonists were emulating John Coltrane. At the time of his death in 2001, he was acknowledged as one of his instrument’s finest stylists. Joining Henderson on his first recording as a leader is trumpeter Kenny Dorham, who had played in Charlie Parker’s quintet, and McCoy Tyner, later to gain acclaim as John Coltrane’s pianist. Dorham’s “Blue Bossa” was composed when the bossa nova, combining elements of jazz and the Brazilian samba, was becoming popular. The tune became a widely performed classic.
Reviewer: David Franklin
Other reviews for this track:
- Joe Henderson: Blue Bossa by S. Victor Aaron (96/100)
Tags: blue bossa · blue note · hard bop · latin jazz · tenor sax
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