Canyon Lady

Canyon Lady is a jazz album by Joe Henderson. It was recorded in 1973, but released only in 1975.[5] It is a peculiar album, one of Henderson's most experimental efforts. Far from being a classic jazz project, Canyon Lady incorporates very strong Latin American influences in the brass section, percussion and rhythm. Henderson's playing is at times characterized by ostinato sequences. The first two pieces also feature unusual electric piano solos and patterns. Many musicians are involved in the project–"Tres Palabras" is performed by a 13-element ensemble.

Canyon Lady
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 1975[1]
RecordedOctober 1–3, 1973
StudioFantasy Studios, Berkeley
GenrePost-bop, world fusion, jazz fusion
Length37:53
LabelMilestone
MSP 9057
ProducerOrrin Keepnews
Joe Henderson chronology
The Elements
(1973)
Canyon Lady
(1975)
Black Miracle
(1976)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[3]
The Village VoiceC+[4]

Track listing

  1. "Tres Palabras" (Osvaldo Farres) – 10:11
  2. "Las Palmas" (Joe Henderson) – 9:58
  3. "Canyon Lady" (Mark Levine) – 9:07
  4. "All Things Considered" (Mark Levine) – 8:37

Recorded on October 1 (#1), 2 (#4) and October 3 (#2-3), 1973.

Personnel

Additional personnel

  • Tony Lane – cover photography
  • Jim Stern – recording engineer

References

  1. Billboard June 14, 1975
  2. Allmusic review
  3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 88. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
  4. Christgau, Robert (June 16, 1975). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  5. Canyon Lady at Discogs
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