Joe Henderson: Blue Bossa

Joe Henderson was developing a personal approach at a time when many tenor saxophonists were emulating John Coltrane. At the time of his death in 2001, he was acknowledged as one of his instruments finest stylists. Joining Henderson on his first recording as a leader is trumpeter Kenny Dorham, who had played in Charlie Parkers quintet, and McCoy Tyner, later to gain acclaim as John Coltranes pianist. Dorhams Blue Bossa was composed when the bossa nova, combining elements of jazz and the Brazilian samba, was becoming popular. The tune became a widely performed classic.