Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Joseph Harold Henderson was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger who performed under the alias Joe Henderson.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on April 24, 1937, in Trumbull, Connecticut. Henderson passed away on June 30, 2001, at the age of 64.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Henderson was an American jazz musician by nationality, primarily known as a tenor saxophonist but also active as a soprano saxophonist, alto saxophonist, and flautist. He was a professional musician for over four decades.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Trumbull, Connecticut, Henderson began playing the piano at age five and later shifted to the tenor saxophone after hearing Lester Young play on records. Self-taught, he started performing professionally in his teens, joining bands in New York City's Greenwich Village before moving to Los Angeles.
Major Accomplishments
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Henderson released numerous albums throughout his career, with notable works including Inner Urge, Recorded Live at the Lighthouse, and Lifeline. He was a member of Herbie Mann's band in the 1960s, contributing to the album Memphis Underground, and worked extensively with guitarist John McLaughlin.
Notable Works or Actions
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Henderson composed several musical pieces, including "Recorda Me" and "Inner Urge", both of which showcase his ability to blend jazz with elements from other genres. He was also known for his work as an arranger and producer.
Impact and Legacy
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Henderson's career spanned more than four decades, during which he played with numerous notable musicians, including Herbie Mann, Stan Getz, and John McLaughlin. His contributions to the jazz world were recognized through various awards, although Henderson preferred not to draw attention to himself.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Joe Henderson's impact on jazz is significant due in part to his versatility as both a performer and composer. He was known for pushing boundaries within the genre while maintaining a unique voice that could be easily recognized by fans of jazz music. His dedication to exploring new sounds has inspired generations of musicians, and his legacy continues to influence contemporary jazz today.
Quotes by Joe Henderson
I've lived nearby since 1981 and probably have averaged one run a week there. That's more than 1,000 repetitions, and I have yet to tire of this course.
The hours, minutes and seconds stand as visible reminders that your effort put them all there. Preserve until your next run, when the watch lets you see how Impermanent your efforts are.
A lesser but still fundamental rule of racing is that you properly enter the event. Anyone who doesn't but still insists on running interferes with the paying customers.
I feared the verdict of the watch, where I either lost the race against time that day or would lose it soon by making the record even harder to break. The time trap had snapped shut.
I felt that I needed to branch out, ... I enjoyed racing in Nashville but there's a limit as to how far you can go there.
Buzz has reduced my range. Running safely with him means using fewer and shorter routes, with multiple laps per day or multiple returns there per week. Neither of us minds repeating ourselves. This is what runners do.
In fact, the bandits steal the drinks and assistance provided along the course. Worse, they cross the finish line and mess up the scoring of legitimate runners.
I'm in constant search of new information and ideas, and I want to make the best of this short time that we're out here on this planet living this nebulous thing called life. And I want to plant a few trees along the way and nurture some minds and watch them grow, as people did for me.
The Chip also reduces the damage done by bandits. They still steal drinks and cheers along the course, but no longer scramble the paying runners' results. No entry fee, no Chip, no time or place.