Our Thing (album)

Our Thing is the second album by American jazz tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson on Blue Note. It features performances by Henderson, trumpeter Kenny Dorham, pianist Andrew Hill, drummer Pete La Roca and bassist Eddie Khan of originals by Henderson and Dorham. The CD reissue added a bonus take of "Teeter Totter".

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "Even at this relatively early stage, Joe Henderson showed his potential as a great tenorman.".

Track listing

1. "Teeter Totter" – 8:33 <small>(Henderson)</small>
2. "Pedro's Time" – 10:04 <small>(Dorham)</small>
3. "Our Thing" – 5:36 <small>(Henderson)</small>
4. "Back Road" – 6:19 <small>(Dorham)</small>
5. "Escapade" – 8:05 <small>(Dorham)</small>
6. "Teeter Totter" [alternate take] – 7:10 <small>Bonus track on CD</small>

Personnel

Musicians

• Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
• Kenny Dorham – trumpet
• Andrew Hill – piano
• Eddie Khan – bass
• Pete La Roca – drums

Production

• Bob Blumenthal – liner notes
• Michael Cuscuna – reissue
• Kenny Dorham – liner notes
• Alfred Lion – producer
• Reid Miles – design, cover design
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer, remastering, digital remastering
• Francis Wolff – photography, cover photo

References