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Joe Henderson
photo credit: James Minchin

Active

1950s - 1990s

Born

April 24, 1937 in Lima, OH

Died

June 30, 2001 in San Francisco, CA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Hard Bop Post-Bop Bossa Nova Brazilian Traditions Fusion Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz Saxophone Jazz Soul Jazz

Member Of

Blood, Sweat & Tears
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Joe Henderson

Biography by Scott Yanow

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Remarkable tenor saxophonist whose passionate ballad playing and often fiery solos made him one of the most influential tenors in jazz.
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Album Highlights

  • Page One
    Joe Henderson
    Page One
  • Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn
    Joe Henderson
    Lush Life: The Music of …
  • Joe Henderson in Japan
    Joe Henderson
    Joe Henderson in Japan
  • So Near, So Far (Musings for Miles)
    Joe Henderson
    So Near, So Far (Musing …
  • Our Thing
    Joe Henderson
    Our Thing
  • The State of the Tenor, Vols. 1 & 2
    Joe Henderson
    The State of the Tenor, …
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