Joe Henderson

This is one of the odder Joe Henderson recordings. The four lengthy selections not only feature the great tenor-saxophonist but the piano and harp of Alice Coltrane (during one of her rare appearances as a sideman), violinist Michael White, bassist Charlie Haden, percussionist Kenneth Nash and Baba Duru Oshun on tablas. The somewhat spiritual nature of the music and the presence of Alice Coltrane makes these Eastern-flavored performances rather unique if not all that essential: an early example of world music in jazz.

PERSONNEL:

• JOE HENDERSON, tenor sax, alto flute, flute
• ALICE COLTRANE, piano, harp
• MICHAEL WHITE, violin
• KENNETT NASH, wood flute
• CHARLIE HADEN, bass
• BABA DARU OSHUN, percussion
• NDUGU (LEON CHANCLER), drums

Los Angeles, October 15-17, 1973

TRACKS:

• 01. Fire
• 02. Air
• 03. Water
• 04. Earth