Great live date with Joe Henderson playing with an all Japanese rhythm section. It was recorded in 1971 at the Junk Club in Tokyo.
Interesting to me is that the pianist plays an electric piano, which I’m not used to. It sounds great. Top notch performances by all musicians and Henderson is at his very best here, incorporating both his lyrical and fiery sides of his style to great effect.
It’s quite a nice live recording as well, which isn’t always the case. Feels a bit like you’re in that club sitting at one of the tables sipping on a drink. Feels intimate.
Hoping to land a few more Henderson titles on Milestone cause there is plenty there to enjoy.
A highlight is the version of Kenny Dorhams ”Blue Bossa”, which of course is present on Henderson’s debut ”Page One” as well.
Highly recommended!