Tenor Tribute Vol. 1

[Larry Kart]

This 1988 concert from Germany isn't solid gold -- Arnett Cobb, a year from his demise, is a bit wavery at times -- but the interaction between Joe Henderson and Jimmy Heath is pretty special. Each man seems energized by the presence/playing of the other -- Henderson leading off on "Steeplechase" with a highly engaged solo, to which Heath responds in kind, and so it goes. One wishes the album were longer than 44 minutes, but there is a "Tenor Tribute Vol. 2," with the same line up, which I've yet to hear.

http://www.amazon.com/Tenor-Tribute-Vol-1-Arnett-Cobb/dp/B0038M2W8U/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1450045528&sr=1-2&keywords=tenor+tribute

Here's "Steeplechase" (YouTube says it's "Cottontail," which is on Vol. 2, but it's "Steeplechase"):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gwIBsb3CGI

 

 

 

[JSngry]

I've got both and find them of roughly equal high quality. The real enjoyment for me on them is from Jimmy Heath, who is fired up in a way that his records of the time didn't really go to, but which we know he had. Another gear, as it is said.

[Peter Friedman]

I also have them both. Not essential, but very much enjoyable.