Joe Henderson 888072301306 Power to the People 24-Bit Remastered Jazz CD
Product description
Some jazz listeners want a saxophone-led session with room for different moods, others are drawn to tightly driven ensemble playing. Power to the People brings both together in a 24-bit remastered Audio CD featuring Joe Henderson and a group of accomplished collaborators. Looking for a set that moves from propulsive fusion to a lilting waltz? Its range comes through in the music and the track selection.
How to use it
Play this Audio CD when you want a complete album experience centered on Henderson’s tenor saxophone and original compositions. Recorded in 1969 for the Milestone label, the sessions feature Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter on electric and acoustic piano and bass, drummer Jack DeJohnette, and trumpeter Mike Lawrence. That lineup gives the set a strong ensemble focus while keeping Henderson’s writing and saxophone at the center.
The track selection gives the album several points of entry. “Afro-Centric” brings a brisk, super-bopped feel, while the title track is anchored by an ostinato. “Black Narcissus” takes a lilting waltz approach, and “Isotope” leans into angular blues. For a more open-ended finish, “Foresight and Afterthought (An Impromptu Suite)” is a spontaneously created, pianoless trio performance. The sequence suits attentive listening as well as choosing a particular mood or track to revisit.
Why it makes sense
The appeal here is the contrast within a single Joe Henderson session: arranged compositions, a recognizable rhythm section, and a freer closing performance. Henderson’s compositions sit alongside “Lazy Afternoon” and Ron Carter’s “Opus One-Point Five,” giving the program more than one compositional voice without losing its clear identity as a Henderson-led album. The 24-bit remastered edition offers a specific version for listeners seeking this release in remastered CD form.
If you are choosing between a set built around one consistent groove and an album with shifts in pace and texture, this release has the latter character. A practical listening session might start with the driving title track, move to the waltz feel of “Black Narcissus,” then finish with the trio suite. It’s a great fit if you value jazz that pairs a distinctive saxophone voice with varied ensemble settings and compositions worth returning to.
Tech specs
- Name: Power to the People
- Type: Jazz album
- Format: Audio CD
- Reference: 24-bit remastered edition
- Manufacturer: Concord Music Group
- Dimensions: 5.63 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches
- Weight: 3.88 ounces
- Model: 888072301306
Practical questions
Which tracks are featured? The selection includes “Black Narcissus,” “Afro-Centric,” “Isotope,” “Lazy Afternoon,” “Opus One-Point Five,” the title track, and “Foresight and Afterthought (An Impromptu Suite).”
Who performs on the sessions? Joe Henderson leads on tenor saxophone, with Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter on electric and acoustic piano and bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums, and Mike Lawrence on trumpet on the noted tracks.
What is distinctive about the closing performance? “Foresight and Afterthought (An Impromptu Suite)” is described as a spontaneously created, pianoless trio performance, offering a more open-ended close to the album.
Should you buy it?
Choose this Joe Henderson CD for a saxophone-led jazz session that combines the driving “Afro-Centric” and title track with the waltz of “Black Narcissus,” the blues character of “Isotope,” and a free-form trio finale. The 24-bit remastered edition makes it a suitable pick for listeners seeking this specific album in CD format, especially those who enjoy hearing Henderson’s compositions alongside a varied, accomplished ensemble.