Joe Henderson The Milestone Years (1994)

Joe Henderson - The State Of The Tenor, Volumes 1 & 2 (1986) [Reissue 1994]

Joe Henderson - The State Of The Tenor, Volumes 1 & 2 (1986) [Reissue 1994]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 559 MB | Covers (9 MB) included
Genre: Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Blue Note (CDP 7243 8 28879 2 8)

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.

Joe Henderson - The Standard Joe (1992)  Music

Posted by tirexiss at April 24, 2023
Joe Henderson - The Standard Joe (1992)

Joe Henderson - The Standard Joe (1992)
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 69:51 | 373 MB
Genre: Post-Bop, Hard Bop | Label: Red Records | Catalog: RR 123248-2

For at least his fourth recording in six years heading a pianoless trio, the great tenor Joe Henderson (along with bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Al Foster) is heard on his own "Inner Urge," an original blues, two lengthy versions of "Body and Soul" and three other jazz standards. This Italian import is particularly recommended to listeners not that familiar with Henderson's playing, for he brings new life to these often overplayed compositions.
Joe Henderson - The Elements (1974/2017) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

Joe Henderson - The Elements (1974/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/192 kHz | Time - 41:52 minutes | 1,28 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 41:52 minutes | 870 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet

"The Elements" is a Joe Henderson classic, part of a decade of spirituality and psych-jazz experimentation that saw the eminent saxophone player break free from post-bop instrumentation and repertoire. Playing through Fire, Air, Water and Earth, Henderson leads his all-star ensemble - which included Alice Coltrane, Charlie Haden and Leon "Ndugu" Chancler - in an open-ended setting of heat and mercurial invention.
Art Farmer with Joe Henderson - Yama (1979) [Japanese Edition 2017] (Repost)

Art Farmer with Joe Henderson - Yama (1979) [Japanese Edition 2017]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 201 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 78 MB | Covers - 11 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Cool Jazz, Jazz-Funk | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: King Records (KICJ 2565)

Flugelhornist Art Farmer's fourth and final LP for CTI also features tenor-saxophonist Joe Henderson. The material (which includes originals by Clare Fischer, Joe Zawinul, Don Grolnick and Mike Mainieri) is not the most memorable and the funky rhythm section (which is greatly expanded) does not really blend all that well with the styles of Farmer and Henderson so this set is not as exciting as one might hope.

Joe Zawinul - The ESC Years (2012) {ESC Records}  Music

Posted by tiburon at May 12, 2023
Joe Zawinul - The ESC Years (2012) {ESC Records}

Joe Zawinul - The ESC Years (2012) {ESC Records}
EAC 1.0b2 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 484MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 162MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Zawinul's Fusion, Ethnic Fusion

Joe Zawinul was a fantastic composer, musical visionary who pioneered the use of electric piano/synthesizers in modern music. He composed the soul jazz hit Mercy Mercy Mercy for Cannonball Adderly. In a Silent Way (1969) and Pharaoh's Dance for the seminal album Bitches Brew (1970) for Miles Davis and formed the Jazz Rock Fusion Band Weather Report with saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter in 1970. After the demise of WR he formed his own world fusion band called The Zawiful Syndicate in 1988 and recorded three albums.

The McCoys - The Psychedelic Years (1994)  Music

Posted by Rtax at June 18, 2023
The McCoys - The Psychedelic Years (1994)

The McCoys - The Psychedelic Years (1994)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 449 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 184 MB
1:18:20 | Scans Included | Rock, Psychedelic Rock | Label: One Way Records

Some rock & roll acts slid easily into the psychedelic era, and did well with it – the Beatles, the Pretty Things, the Who, the Rolling Stones (overlooking Satanic Majesties'), even the Rascals (sort of). Unfortunately, the McCoys weren't one of them – the band that turned "Hang on Sloopy" into a teen anthem just wasn't that good mixing psychedelic rock, blues, country, and jazz, with brass and saxes in their instrumental mix. This CD combines all but two songs off of the 1968 vintage Infinite McCoys and Human Ball albums. There is some good playing by Rick Zehringer (aka Derringer) and keyboard man Robert Peterson, and some interesting jazzy moments too ("Resurrection"), where it is just them, but you've got to be patient to get to them and listen to some really pretentious crap in the meantime, not to mention ignore the trumpets, trombones, and saxes (arranged by Fred Lipsius) that get you there. There is a near-absence of decent tunes ("Open Your Eyes" is an exception), or memorable hooks, and the best piece of blues here ("Stormy Monday Blues") isn't worth the wait to get to. For completists only.
Joe Henderson - The Kicker (1968) {Milestone Japan VDJ-28061 rel 1989}

Joe Henderson - The Kicker (1968) {Milestone Japan VDJ-28061 rel 1989}
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Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (png) -> 131 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1968, 1989 Milestone / Victor Japan | VDJ-28061
Jazz / Hard Bop / Post Bop / Saxophone

A key link between Joe Henderson's earlier years at Blue Note and his later, freer work for Milestone – recorded in a style that's got plenty of Blue Note hardbop touches, yet also done with a sense of freedom that you'd never expect from that label! Joe's grooving in a straight, yet angular mode – working with a sextet that include Mike Lawrence on trumpet, Grachan Moncur III on trombone, Kenny Barron on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums – all in a mix of soulful, exotic, and slight Latin styles – a sound that's clearly influenced by the work of Horace Silver at times, but carried off beautifully by Joe in a bold, young tenor voice.
Joe Henderson - In Pursuit Of Blackness (1971) & Black Is The Color (1972) [Reissue 1998]

Joe Henderson - In Pursuit Of Blackness (1971) & Black Is The Color (1972) [Reissue 1998]
EAC Rip | APE (image+.cue+log) - 482 MB | Covers (5 MB) included
Genre: Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Milestone (MCD-47080-2)

In Pursuit Of Blackness (1971). The first 120 seconds or so of "Mind Over Matter" feature Joe Henderson, Stanley Clarke, and underground luminaries Lenny White (drums) and George Cables (keyboard) engaged in free-form, expressionist, abstract improv and then, in a short contained explosion, Henderson starts blowing his tenor like he's spitting out rounds of bullets from a gun. A torrent solo follows and, just when you think the song won't let up, in comes Curtis Fuller's trombone and then Pete Yellen's flute…

Joe Henderson - The Elements (1974) {Milestone}  Music

Posted by tiburon at Feb. 4, 2018
Joe Henderson - The Elements (1974) {Milestone}

Joe Henderson - The Elements (1974) {Milestone}
EAC 0.99pb4 | FLAC Image level 6 | Cue+Log | Full Scans 300dpi | 233MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 98MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz, Fusion

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 (Henderson's compositions are titled "Fire," "Air," "Water" and "Earth" ) 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. This recording has been reissued as part of Henderson's eight-CD Milestone box set.
Joe Henderson - Page One (1963/2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Joe Henderson - Page One (1963/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 42:16 minutes | 1,77 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 42:16 minutes | 965 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Page One" marks the beginning of Joe Henderson’s illustrious career. His debut finds him leading fellow virtuosos including McCoy Tyner, Butch Warren, Pete La Roca and Kenny Dorham. The quintet performs a stunning set, which features hits including “Blue Bossa”, “La Mesha” and “Recordame”. This Hard Bop recording is a vital addition to any music lover’s collection.