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“Our Thing” by Joe Henderson features a distinctive tenor saxophone sound alongside a dynamic quartet including Wilbur Davis on trumpet, Frank Rendano on piano, and Eddie Platt on bass, recorded in 1964.
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Who plays with Joe Henderson on Our Thing?
Our Thing features Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone, Kenny Dorham on trumpet, Andrew Hill on piano, Eddie Khan on bass, and Pete La Roca on drums. It was Henderson's second Blue Note album as leader.
When was Our Thing recorded?
The album was recorded on September 9, 1963 at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Blue Note released it in 1964.
Which tracks on Our Thing are Kenny Dorham compositions?
Kenny Dorham wrote Pedro's Time, Back Road, and Escapade. Joe Henderson wrote Teeter Totter and the title track, Our Thing.
Why do Andrew Hill fans look for Our Thing?
Andrew Hill plays piano on the session, shortly before his own Blue Note albums became central to 1960s post-bop. His presence gives Our Thing a sharper harmonic edge than a more conventional hard-bop date.
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