Exhibition:Tribute To Joe Henderson

Rebecca Coupe Franks | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 7, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: rcf records
• ASIN: B00021TA4E
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,256 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. WOW

2. Page Two

3. Detroit Blues

4. Los Palmos

5. Rain and Tears

6. Ode to Joe

7. Inspiration

8. Sincere

9. Exhibition

10. Gentle Soul

11. Rain and Tears

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Stellar Tribute to Joe Henderson, June 21, 2005

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MiDoyle (Morris County, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exhibition:Tribute To Joe Henderson (Audio CD)

Rather then record a conventional tribute album, that is, "cover" the tunes most associated with tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson (1937-2001), trumpeter Rebecca Coupe Franks favored a more personal and organic approach to honoring him.

With "Exhibition: A Tribute to Joe Henderson" she chose to compose music that picks up on the lessons, experiences, and themes she associates with Henderson. In short, the album serves as a "musical memory book" dedicated to her musical mentor.

This is a contemporary jazz record that maintains a satisfying flow between tracks and showcases Ms. Franks' ability to write "music" that serves as more than just a showcase for her trumpet skills. The range of styles presented here and the able support of her trio signify she has arrived as a jazz composer of considerable merit.

Well beyond a meditation on life and loss, the album reveals an understated soulfulness and emotional center within the music. Those seeking a jazz album that arrives at the point where jazz becomes something meaningful, an emotional connection, a form of communication, a celebration of ability and sound, would be wise to seek this one out (five stars and highly recommended).

Note: A longer version of this review appears on epinions.com.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A first-class jazz CD, May 31, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Exhibition:Tribute To Joe Henderson (Audio CD)

This tribute album to Joe Henderson is a great listen for jazz afficionados. The compositions range from up-tempo blues, to a beautiful ballad, to a Spanish rhythm, to some funky swing tunes. The quartet is tight and expressive... with some phenomenal trumpet solos.