The Standard Joe is an album by American jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson, recorded in 1991 and released on the Red label.Red Records discography accessed April 4, 2017Joe Henderson discography accessed April 4, 2017 It features Henderson in a trio with bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Al Foster.
Reception
The Gazette noted that Henderson "often plays at barely a whisper, his lines eddying off into odd nooks, his phrases ending in little wails or muted honks."
The AllMusic review stated: "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".
Track listing "Blue Bossa" (Kenny Dorham) – 9:16 "Inner Urge" (Joe Henderson) – 9:35 "Body and Soul" [take 1] (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 12:45 "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn) – 8:48 "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen) – 8:42 "Blues in F (In 'n Out)" (Henderson) – 5:20 "Body and Soul" [take 2] (Green, Eyton, Heyman, Sour) – 13:26
Personnel Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone Rufus Reid – bass Al Foster – drums
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