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Joe Henderson's tenor sax solo is the 2nd of 3 on this recording, following Kenny Garrett's alto sax and followed by Kenny Kirkland on piano. Spanning three choruses of the 32-bar AB form at a brisk 324 BPM with a swing feel in F, the solo runs approximately 1:15. Joe Henderson enters for three choruses of tenor saxophone improvisation, his sophisticated approach to rhythm and harmony providing a contrasting but equally compelling perspective on the familiar tune. Kenny Garrett's volcanic rendition of "Bye Bye Blackbird" closes his 1992 album Black Hope with a performance of stunning velocity and invention. Joe Henderson was 54 to 55 years old at the time of this 1992 recording.
Joe Henderson was 54 to 55 years old at the time.
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