Tetragon is the seventh album by jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson, and his second to be released on the Milestone label. It was recorded on September 27, 1967 and May 16, 1968 and features performances by Henderson with two different quartets, both with bassist Ron Carter, one with pianist Don Friedman and drummer Jack DeJohnette, the other with pianist Kenny Barron and drummer Louis Hayes. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Highlights of this album include the title track, "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "Invitation."".[4]
| Tetragon | ||||
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | September 27, 1967 (#4, 6–7) May 16, 1968 (#1–3, 5) | |||
| Studio | Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz, post-bop | |||
| Length | 40:58 | |||
| Label | Milestone MSP 9017 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Jazz.com | 91/100[2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Track listing
edit- "Invitation" (Bronislaw Kaper, Paul Francis Webster) – 6:18
- "R.J." (Ron Carter) – 5:38
- "The Bead Game" (Joe Henderson) – 8:39
- "Tetragon" (Joe Henderson) – 5:40
- "Waltz for Zweetie" (Walter Bishop, Jr.) – 4:29
- "First Trip" (Ron Carter) – 5:15
- "I've Got You Under My Skin" (Cole Porter) – 4:59
Personnel
editOn tracks 1–3 & 5
- Don Friedman - piano
- Jack DeJohnette - drums
On tracks 4, 6 & 7
References
edit- ^ Yanow, Scott (2011). "Tetragon – Joe Henderson | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
- ^ Aaron, S. Victor. "Joe Henderson: Tetragon". jazz.com. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 100. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Yanow, S. Allmusic review accessed March 12, 2009.