Joe Henderson
Tenor Sax Solo on
Totem Pole

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Joe Henderson's tenor sax solo is the 2nd of 4 on this recording, following Lee Morgan's trumpet and followed by Barry Harris on piano. Spanning two choruses of the 32-bar AABA form at a moderate 140 BPM with a latin feel in E♭, the solo runs approximately 1:52. Tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson follows with two choruses of characteristically angular improvisation, his adventurous harmonic choices adding tension and complexity. "Totem Pole" is a Latin-flavored original by Lee Morgan from his landmark 1963 Blue Note album The Sidewinder. Joe Henderson was 25 to 26 years old at the time of this 1963 recording.

Joe Henderson was 25 to 26 years old at the time.