Released 1956 | Length 38:48 Release date 1956 | |
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Recorded August 23 & 30, 1956Reeves Sound Studios, New York City Jazz albums 2 Horns / 2 Rhythm, Jazz by Gee, This Is New, Pal Joey, The Chicago Sound |
Presenting Ernie Henry is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Ernie Henry featuring tracks recorded in 1956 for the Riverside label.
Contents
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with Scott Yanow stating "Altoist Ernie Henry's first of three sessions as a leader, all of which were made within 16 months of his premature death, served as a strong debut... Throughout the date, Henry hints strongly at the great potential he had".
Track listing
All compositions by Ernie Henry except as indicated
- "Gone with the Wind" (Herb Magidson, Allie Wrubel) - 3:24
- "Orient" - 5:10
- "Free Flight" - 5:48
- "Checkmate" - 5:55
- "Active Ingredients" - 5:03
- "I Should Care" (Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston) - 5:07
- "Cleo's Chant" - 8:21
Personnel
Songs
1Gone With the Wind3:24
2Orient5:10
3Free Flight5:48
References
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