For at least his fourth recording in six years heading a pianoless trio, the great tenor Joe Henderson (along with bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Al Foster) is heard on his own "Inner Urge," an original blues, two lengthy versions of "Body and Soul" and three other jazz standards. This Italian import is particularly recommended to listeners not that familiar with Henderson's playing, for he brings new life to these often overplayed compositions. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Blue Bossa (Kenny Dorham)
2. Inner Urge (Joe Henderson)
3. Body and Soul (Frank Eyton/Johnny Green/Edward Hayman
4. Take the 'A' Train (Billy Strayhorn)
5.'Round Midnight (Bernie Hanighen/Thelonious Monk/Cootie Williams
6. Blues in F (In'n Out) (Joe Henderson)
7. Body and Soul (Frank Eyton/Johnny Green/Edward Heyward)
RUFUS REID contrabass
AL FOSTER drums
JOE HENDERSON tenor saxophone
Recorded March 26, 1991 at Sear Sound, New York
Musica Jazz / Red Records - RR 123248-2