Joe Henderson in Japan


Joe Henderson in Japan is a live album by American saxophonist Joe Henderson, recorded in 1971 at Junk Club in Tokyo, and released on Milestone Records in 1973. Henderson is joined by Japanese musicians Hideo Ichikawa on electric piano, bassist Kunimitsu Inaba and drummer Motohiko Hino.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album with 4.5 stars and its review by Scott Yanow states: "Performing at the Junk Club in Tokyo, Henderson is joined by an all-Japanese rhythm section on lengthy versions of "'Round Midnight," "Blue Bossa," and his two originals "Out 'n' In" and "Junk Blues." Henderson sounds quite inspired throughout the set, and the obscure rhythm section really pushes him. An underrated gem."

Track listing

  1. "'Round Midnight" – 12:38
  2. "Out 'N' In" – 9:08
  3. "Blue Bossa" – 8:29
  4. "Junk Blues" – 14:46

Personnel