A Henderson title featuring a trio and a duo, with one tune recorded live in 1977 at Wichita State University and the other two at Trixi Tonstudios in Munich in 1978. The recording quality leaves much to be desired on the live date, but the music is great. They perform a long tune called ”Barcelona”, which stretches over the two sides actually. The whole of side one and the first 7 minutes of side two. Love Henderson in this kind of stripped down and more free setting. And although the recording quality is well below par, it leaves you with a organic and lo-fi energy, which I can appreciate. The sound colors the music and enhances the avant-garde style, and you’ll take it for what it is.
The studio date is a great one as well, with both tunes being performed in duo form, with tenor and double bass. Superb playing by Henderson on these tracks.
A less talked about session and seldom seen posted on social media. Could be one of Hendersons more obscure dates perhaps. If you enjoy him in a free mood live, and then doing some duets where he really is front and center, then this will perhaps be a title for you.
Favorite tune is one of the duets called ”Y Yo La Quiero”.
Have a package on it’s way currently containing four superb titles. Looking forward to that. Stay tuned.