Recorded in 2017 as part of the Standard Sessions, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown's performance of Joe Henderson's "Recordame" showcases the tune's distinctive Latin feel at a moderate tempo of approximately 155 BPM. Henderson composed this 16-bar minor-key vehicle for his 1963 Blue Note debut Page One, and it has since become one of the most frequently called Latin jazz tunes on the bandstand. Lefkowitz-Brown stretches out over an impressive six choruses on tenor saxophone, using the tune's A-minor tonality and relatively compact form to build a long, arcing improvisation that develops both thematic ideas and intensity. Pianist Joshua Richman follows with four well-shaped choruses, and drummer Jeremy Dutton takes the unusual step of soloing over the form for four choruses, demonstrating the rhythmic sophistication the tune invites. The Latin groove provides a different textural foundation from the swing-based standards that dominate the Standard Sessions project, and the trio responds with performances that honor Henderson's legacy of combining accessible melodies with harmonically adventurous improvisation. Lefkowitz-Brown's extended solo is a highlight, revealing his ability to sustain creative momentum over an extended blow.
