Barcelona (Joe Henderson album)
Barcelona is a jazz album by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, released in 1978 on the Enja Records label. The album features Henderson in a quartet setting, performing primarily original compositions.
Personnel:
- Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone
- Wayne Darling - bass
- Kenny Barron - piano
- Jo Jones Jr. - drums
Track Listing:
- "Barcelona" (Joe Henderson)
- "Serenity" (Joe Henderson)
- "Punjab" (Joe Henderson)
- "Isotope" (Joe Henderson)
- "My One and Only Love" (Robert Mellin, Guy Wood)
Reception:
While not one of Henderson's most widely known or critically acclaimed albums, Barcelona is generally well-regarded as a solid example of his post-bop style. It showcases his improvisational skills and compositional talent within a traditional quartet format. The inclusion of "My One and Only Love" offers a familiar standard alongside Henderson's original material.