Presenting Ernie Henry

by Ernie Henry

Presenting Ernie Henry cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Riverside
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Introducing an alto saxophonist with a uniquely jagged, vocalized tone, 'Presenting Ernie Henry' is anchored by an unusually dark emotional undercurrent. The angular phrasing marks a distinct departure from the smoother stylistic templates dominating the era.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Gone With The Wind
  2. Orient
  3. Free Flight
  4. Checkmate
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. I Should Care
  7. Cleo's Chant

Credits

  • Ernie Henry - primary artist, alto saxophone, written-by
  • Wilbur Ware - bass
  • Art Taylor - drums
  • Kenny Drew - piano
  • Kenny Dorham - trumpet
  • Allie Wrubel - written-by
  • Herbert Magidson - written-by
  • Axel Stordahl - written-by
  • Orrin Keepnews - liner notes, producer
  • Bill Grauer - producer

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