JOE HENDERSON / THE WYNTON KELLY TRIO - Four! (1968-1994) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Released for the first time on this CD in 1994, the previously unknown live session from 1968 features the great tenor Joe Henderson (who was then just a few days short of turning 31) playing for the first and possibly only time with the Wynton Kelly Trio. Henderson, pianist Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Jimmy Cobb really stretch out on six standards (including a two-song medley), all of which clock in between 11:47 and 16:05 (except for a three-minute "Theme"). Henderson really pushes the rhythm section (which, although they had not played with the tenor previously, had been together for a decade) and he is certainly inspired by their presence. This is a frequently exciting performance by some of the modern bop greats of the era. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1. Autumn Leaves 13:37
Joseph Kosma / Johnny Mercer / Jacques Prévert
2. Four 12:16
Miles Davis
3. On The Trail 14:55
Ferde Grofé
4. Star Dust / Old Folks 11:47
Hoagy Carmichael / Dedette Lee Hill / Mitchell Parish / Willard Robison
5. On Green Dolphin Street 16:05
Bronislaw Kaper / Ned Washington
6. The Theme 2:57
Miles Davis
Personnel :
Joe Henderson – Tenor Saxophone
Wynton Kelly – Piano
Paul Chambers – Bass
Jimmy Cobb – Drums