Urban Landscape – Al Henderson

Discography

Urban Landscape

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Bassist Al Henderson contributed all dozen originals to his quintet date. He wisely secured the services of Alex Dean and Pat La Barbara, both of whom are versatile tenor saxophonists who are as equally comfortable on their other axes. In fact, one of the best selections, the haunting A Continental Mood, features Dean’s oboe and La Barbera’s soprano. Other highlights including the driving Strategy, the Monk-ish Underground, and Dean’s bass clarinet on Urban Landscape. However, all dozen selections are worth hearing. The melodies are generally strong, the solos are purposeful and fairly concise, and each piece has its own personality with plenty of variety. Highly recommended.

~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Track Listing

Strategy (Henderson) 6:33
The Traveller’s Song (Henderson) 8:57
Underground (Henderson) 6:07
A Continental Mood (Henderson) 5:40
Urban Landscape (Henderson) 7:35
Ikenge (Henderson) 8:13
J.G. (Henderson) 3:19
Another Time, Another Place (Henderson) 4:17
Rue St. Denis (Henderson) 5:42
Don Quixote (Henderson) 5:51
Relay (Henderson) 4:12
Blues for Basses (Henderson) 5:16

Al Henderson Quintet

Al Henderson (bass)
Alex Dean (bass clarinet, also and tenor saxophone, oboe)
Pat LaBarbera (flute, tenor and soprano saxophones)
Richard Whiteman (piano)
Barry Romberg (drums, timbales)

Release Date: 1998
Label: Cornerstone
UPC: CRST CD 108

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