Joe Henderson - Page One

Nice Latin Tinged Hard Bop

This album is tight from start to finish. It starts with the infectious Kenny Dorham number "Blue Bossa", a strong beginning that continues throughout the album. It's hard to believe this is Joe Henderson's first session as a leader as he delivers a strong, fluid performance. His contributions to the album are just as impressive as Kenny Dorham's. I particularly like "Homestretch" and "Out of the Night." McCoy Tyner really impressed me with his expert piano playing on this album. The rhythm section of Butch Warren and Pete LaRoca are understated, but solid. Highly recommended. January 14, 2008

Joe Henderson's Best

Among my 100+ jazz albums, this is probably one of my top five favorites along with such classics as Kind of Blue, Somethin' Else, Takin' Off, Speak no Evil and Song for my Father. Joe Henderson's soloing here is terrific, and some of the best tenor soloing out of all my recordings. At times it can be "harsh" and "biting", but the way he uses notes and rhythm to create melody is a real pleasure to listen to. Kenny Dorham's approach to soloing is nearly the opposite of Joe's, as it is smooth and lyrical, but the contrast really adds to the recording. McCoy Tyner adds so much to this album as well. His piano intros to recorda me and blue bossa are simply magical in the way that they set the mood for both songs. This album deserves to be rated among the best in jazz. I cannot recommend it enough. October 30, 2007

Page One / Joe Henderson

I can't fault Joe Henderson on any cd. He's a master but I like some other cds of his a bit more. This was very early and as such is still a 5 star but he has made some cds so strong that I reserve 5 stars for them ergo 4 stars for Page one. Still I recommend it to anyone who is interested or knows anything about Jazz. They'll appreciate it both for beauty and as a collectors item. August 10, 2007

The Day I Discovered What Jazz Is All About

I was just 14yrs. old when this album came out,and I bought it by mistake. This was however the best mistake I ever made on music. From the first track to the last I was captivated by every note of every solo. Joe just blew me away with his tone and his style. Bossa Nova was just coming on the scene in America and Blue Bossa was so unlike anything I had ever heard. Joe played tenderly on ballads,but with a hard edge that was missing from other tenors of the time. This album became my favorite and the standrad by which I would judge all others. It's now more than 40yrs. old and still the record I play all tracks from whenever I play it." Long live Joe Henderson"
. March 12, 2006

hot and summery

its what you play when you're in the mood to drink a wine and vibe with your other. July 18, 2004

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