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Released
  
1968

Tetragon (1968)
  
Four (1968)

Release date
  
1968

Label
  
Milestone Records

Length
  
40:58

Artist
  
Joe Henderson

Producer
  
Orrin Keepnews

Genres
  
Jazz, Post-bop

Tetragon (album) httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediaen009Tet

Recorded
  
September 27, 1967 (#4, 6-7) May 16, 1968 (#1-3, 5)

Studio
  
Plaza Sound Studios, New York City

Similar
  
Joe Henderson albums, Jazz albums

Joe henderson invitation


Tetragon is the second album by jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson released on the Milestone label. It was recorded on September 27, 1967 and May 16, 1968 and features performances by Henderson with Don Friedman, Jack DeJohnette, Kenny Barron, Ron Carter and Louis Hayes. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Highlights of this album include the title track, "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "Invitation."".

Contents

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Henderson except where noted.

  1. "Invitation" (Kaper, Webster) – 6:18
  2. "R.J." (Carter) – 5:38
  3. "The Bead Game" (Henderson, Konitz) – 8:39
  4. "Tetragon" – 5:40
  5. "Waltz for Zweetie" (Bishop) – 4:29
  6. "First Trip" (Carter) – 5:15
  7. "I've Got You Under My Skin" (Porter) – 4:59

Personnel

  • Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone
  • Kenny Barron - piano (tracks 4, 6 & 7)
  • Ron Carter - bass
  • Louis Hayes - drums (tracks 4, 6 & 7)
  • Don Friedman: piano (tracks 1-3 & 5)
  • Jack DeJohnette: drums (tracks 1-3 & 5)

    • Songs

    1Invitation6:17
    2RJ5:37
    3The Bead Game8:38

    References

    Tetragon (album) Wikipedia
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