The Henry Threadgill Sextet
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 1981 in New York City, New York, United States
- Active: 1981 - 1989
Biography
The Henry Threadgill Sextet was a jazz ensemble led by composer and saxophonist Henry Threadgill in New York City during the 1980s. A septet in practice, it paired Threadgill with players including Olu Dara, Craig Harris, Diedre Murray and Fred Hopkins, and recorded three albums for #About Time Records# and three for #Novus Records#, from 'When Was That?' (1982) to 'Rag, Bush and All' (1989).
Genres
The Henry Threadgill Sextet Discography
- When Was That? (1982) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- Subject to Change (1985) - Album - rated 3.76/5
Members
- Henry Threadgill - alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, baritone saxophone (1981–1989)
- Fred Hopkins - bass (1981–1989)
- Olu Dara - cornet, trumpet (1981–1983)
- Craig Harris - trombone (1981–1983)
- Brian Smith - piccolo bass (1981–1983)
- John Betsch - drums, percussion (1981–1985)
- Pheeroan Aklaff - drums, percussion (1981–1988)
- Diedre Murray - cello (1983–1989)
- Rasul Siddik - trumpet (1984–1988)
- Frank Lacy - trombone (1986–1988)
- Reggie Nicholson - drums, percussion (1986–1989)