Joe Henderson Interview 1993

[@nyjazzman]

Joe Henderson - unique , an unmistakable sound and style. Not many musicians can say that. Whenever I hear an album with tenor sax, I know immediately when it's Joe Henderson. He made his mark on jazz.

[@Marcosls2015]

His sincerity and absence of false modesty to me in this interview are words of wisdom. Gently and assertively he did put it all there . What a master he was!

[@goldramble]

My favorite tone of any player.

[@johnsmallcombe3949]

For those that are in the know, Joe Henderson was a jazz master worthy of that honour since Page One. (perhaps even earlier!)

[@rickdavenport9538]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@vbassone]

Yes!!

[@mdsoulsounds]

Joe is arguably the most influential saxophonist after Coltrane.Real, no smoke and mirrors!

[@TomRivieremusic]

Great musician and teacher too.

[@ynot7119]

His solo on "Song for My Father" has to go down as one of the all time great jazz solos.🎷

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

This guy, he is still inspiring people like me… GOAT

[@JamesArmstrongMusic]

He's right about first takes, and the magic of certain recording studios. Thanks for sharing this marvelous interview.

[@josephsudlersr.7854]

A true master of the horn one of my all time favorites Joe Henderson

[@postatility9703]

To his eternal credit, Joe was much more concerned with producing quality work to worry about being "next".We with great taste and appreciation know of Joe's greatness and importance to this incredible art form.

[@TheJazz625]

I saw Joe Henderson in the Jazz Cafe in the late 90's. I even managed to talk to him during the break! My saxophone teacher (who was also amazing player) told me about Joe in the early 90's. I understand his frustration for recognition, but I think people did recognise him a lot earlier than he may think. Maybe that was in the UK. Anyway, he has always been my number one player, always will.

[@baylockbuckingham3650]

As great and as loved as Joe was, he was still shamefully underrated.

[@euralthomas]

"Absolutely"!!

[@Zxx459]

Fusion 70,80s came in and many jazz players went away..record producers went with fusion artist. Tom Scott, David Sanborn, Michael B.

[@jimbosteen2935]

Yeah man, actually erskine got me here!!!!, so cool man

[@kevinstewart3029]

He was only underrated and underappreciated by those who didn't live this art. His musical conversation spoke immediately to those of us who understand the art of listening....

[@baylockbuckingham3650]

@@kevinstewart3029 Yes, those of us who understand the art of listening are unfortunately a huge minority.

[@postatility9703]

Joe had a keen intelligence, wit and wisdom both with and without the horn.Thanks for this very worthwhile interview and performance.

[@paulgentile1024]

Thank you Joe Henderson for all the great music ..🚶

[@saxophonemechanic5454]

Superduper, Humble, cool, such beauty. Everything about JH is it. Love his sound, love his vibe. Beautiful human! One of the greatest Tenor Men. IKR! 🙏🙏🙏

[@rc2257]

Thanks so much for posting this. What a terrific human being and amazing artist!!

[@owendallsotomayor1741]

One of the best improvisers of all time!

[@AlanSenzaki]

Love Joe. Great musician along with Dexter,Wayne etc…..also nice threads Joe!!

[@joelbracken8164]

Never seen this one before... So much wisdom from Joe!

[@garythomas6443]

The GREAT Joe Henderson!!!

[@amymalina5073]

Musical hero. Your music sounds so fresh and alive. Sure wish you were too. ❤️

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

What a treat! State of the Tenor is one of Joe's best releases.

[@montelluke8498]

So so intelligent,so articulate,and consummate,Joe you and always will be my hero on tenor!

[@severnmoses8218]

The interview was informative and most inspirational.

[@billystrayhornsghost]

JOE HENDERSON.....The thinking man's Tenor.

[@1jazzsoul]

Joe was such a beautiful cat! His beautiful heart just shines thru this interview! Definitely "deserving of wider appreciation"! This is a treat! Thanks so much for posting!

[@Gmuns1]

Great interview. The interviewer was solid and well researched. Thank you for the upload!

[@BlueWorldPhotography]

Great musician, great person. He truly left great legacy.

[@leanmchungry4735]

"My main area is in the studio, I think this is where I thrive. I like the band stand I like the stage as well, but there's something about the studio that has a magic about it that ah, I seem to come alive there." This was a revelation, I particularly enjoy recordings of Joe on gigs. He's unrestrained and explores ideas further. Joe of course had a great tone and amazing ideas, but he did not posses a loud and powerful acoustic sound on stage. He had a quality sound and he always had the content, in this sense I could perhaps see what he means by "I seem to come alive there" his full power could be realized there.

[@gabrielortiz-larrauri4890]

yeah thats why he wrote recorda-me. it roughly translates into "record me"

[@ianhillsax]

Thank you Joe x

[@mademepickaname]

What a treat. Thanks for posting.

[@ethiopianmusicoldies599]

Joe Henderson sounded original and fresh from day one. His compositions are complex and logical, his solos follow a unique logic. It’s a shame such a genius is so bitter about the industry

[@markward3730]

Saw him at Catalina’s Bar and Grille. He had an all female band from the San Francisco conservatory of music. They were hanging right with him.

[@DPOWER222]

Hey Mark, did you see him with Rene Rosnes?

[@charlesbrazell2136]

In my opinion there are only a handful of genius composers in jazz, musicians who consistently displayed their exceptional ability to compose exceptional tunes; Monk(who was in my opinion the first Black genius composer in jazz-Coltrane(need I say more?)-Shorter(again what more need I say?)-and Joe Henderson, whose gifted abilities as a composer of jazz music is in my opinion, exceptional, and there'll never be the likes of these men again(I also dug Geri Allen's work as a pianist and composer also, though she was not from the same era as the aforementioned greats)! This is also my first time ever hearing Joe speak and he sounds so articulate-like an educated white man-in fact if I had not have seen this video and only heard his voice without knowing that it was Henderson, I think I would've assumed it was a white man speaking(and for the record I am Black)! And I'm enjoying Dave Holland's playing on the upright bass; he also is one of the masters of the instrument and is always enjoyed whenever I hear him do his thing on bass! 9-8-24.

[@saxfish]

[@johnemerick5860]

Ty

[@jackdelaporte4695]

I'm sorry Joe was shorted by some critics, But most jazz players for fifty years have held him in very high regard. One of my favorite musicians.

[@giovannilucchetta7794]

YES

[@AugustoDeco]

Maestro!! Does anyone know who’s the drummer in the trio? Maybe Mr, Al Foster? Mr. Dave Holland in the upright, recently having his 75th birthday 🎶✨🎵

[@ml-ei3nz]

It very much looks like Al Fosters setup, a skinny guy with a baseball cap sounding like Al Foster could indeed be Al Foster

[@djtrendsetta5766]

Joe's comments about how things get predictable beyond a first take reminds me of how Dylan makes music. Just walk in to the studio and start playing. If you think too much it won't feel organic.

[@blackears2245]

does anybody know precisely (mix engineer wise) how can I get my voice to sound like this if I were to record let's say for a podcast or a radio show?

[@ClaudioQuartarone]

❤️

[@gurugusguru9724]

lastima no tiene subtitulado en español !!

[@chambersofhourrors9393]

lo siento!

[@eliaslapia6987]

To me he had a very high IQ

[@Zxx459]

More opportunities back in the 40,60,60,70s.....

[@JS-dt1tn]

wow joe is ripping here.

[@Zxx459]

Joe Henderson brought back the soft,unagressive playing...from the 80 90 from m.brecker and others.. Just pure sensitive

[@emilioross243]

while being one of the most agressive players during the 60's hard bop era !!

[@Zxx459]

@@emilioross243 Joe was never aggressive player....he was strong. Two very different things.

[@marvinkmooneyoz]

What are joes best albums?

[@chambersofhourrors9393]

Hi Christine, I'm not the best person to ask as I only have a Blue Note greatest hits CD of his. But he played on lots of other people's great tunes such as Horace Silver's 'Song for my Father' and Lee Morgan's 'Sidewinder'. I hope someone more informed will give you a better answer!

[@thenny6600]

I really like canyon lady, the elements, and page one.

[@paulrodger8692]

The one discussed here is a huge favourite of mine...'So Near, So Far'. Everyone on top form, Scofield, Holland, Al Foster. Lot's of Miles best tunes, wicked solos...

[@thenny6600]

@@paulrodger8692 don’t get it twisted, this album is great too.

[@nathanlozada5469]

I'm partial to his early Blue Note albums but one I particularly like is "Mirror, Mirror" which he recorded in 1980 with Chick Corea, Ron Carter and Billy Higgins.

[@Zxx459]

More opportunities back in the 40,60,60,70s.....