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32- “Black Narcissus” and Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson, a brilliant saxophonist born in 1937, melded traditionalism and experimentalism in his music. His 1969 track "Black Narcissus," from the album Power to the People, exemplifies his innovative style. The 24-bar tune in ¾ time features an AB form, with the A section lasting 16 bars and the B section 8 bars. Its melodic simplicity and harmonic complexity, marked by whole-step motion and lack of a key center, create an open, engaging soundscape. Henderson's tenor saxophone, accompanied by Herbie Hancock on Fender Rhodes, Ron Carter on double bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums, delivers a captivating performance. The track showcases Henderson's ability to build intensity, particularly during the bridge, and highlights the synergy between the soloist and the rhythm section.
Joe Henderson https://youtu.be/WSQA61ENeRc?si=rscdXqcVsXr9rPre
Flora Purim https://youtu.be/jXBMywgcGYU?si=lAt8uJ6Jzhs-QI6y
Podcast Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bla6DuepTMq3kdzUlXTy7?si=fe857b6e50cf4773
Joe Henderson, a brilliant saxophonist born in 1937, melded traditionalism and experimentalism in his music. His 1969 track "Black Narcissus," from the album Power to the People, exemplifies his innovative style. The 24-bar tune in ¾ time features an AB form, with the A section lasting 16 bars and the B section 8 bars. Its melodic simplicity and harmonic complexity, marked by whole-step motion and lack of a key center, create an open, engaging soundscape. Henderson's tenor saxophone, accompanied by Herbie Hancock on Fender Rhodes, Ron Carter on double bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums, delivers a captivating performance. The track showcases Henderson's ability to build intensity, particularly during the bridge, and highlights the synergy between the soloist and the rhythm section.
Joe Henderson https://youtu.be/WSQA61ENeRc?si=rscdXqcVsXr9rPre
Flora Purim https://youtu.be/jXBMywgcGYU?si=lAt8uJ6Jzhs-QI6y
Podcast Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bla6DuepTMq3kdzUlXTy7?si=fe857b6e50cf4773
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