Presenting Ernie Henry

Presenting Ernie Henry is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Ernie Henry featuring tracks recorded in 1956 for the Riverside label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with Scott Yanow stating "Altoist Ernie Henry's first of three sessions as a leader, all of which were made within 16 months of his premature death, served as a strong debut... Throughout the date, Henry hints strongly at the great potential he had".

Track listing

All compositions by Ernie Henry except as indicated

1. "Gone with the Wind" (Herb Magidson, Allie Wrubel) - 3:24
2. "Orient" - 5:10
3. "Free Flight" - 5:48
4. "Checkmate" - 5:55
5. "Active Ingredients" - 5:03
6. "I Should Care" (Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston) - 5:07
7. "Cleo's Chant" - 8:21

• Recorded at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City on August 23 (tracks 1–4) and August 30 (tracks 5–7), 1956

Personnel

• Ernie Henry - alto saxophone
• Kenny Dorham - trumpet
• Kenny Drew - piano
• Wilbur Ware - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

References