The Elements (Joe Henderson album)

The Elements is an album by the American saxophonist Joe Henderson, released in 1974 on Milestone. The musicians included violinist Michael White, bassist Charlie Haden, drummer Leon Chancler, percussionist Kenneth Nash, and featured guest Alice Coltrane on keyboards & harp.

Track listing

All songs were composed by Joe Henderson.

1. "Fire" – 11:08
2. "Air" – 9:50

1. "Water" – 7:31
2. "Earth" – 13:07

Recorded on October 15 (2–3) and 17 (1, 4), 1973.

Personnel

• Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute
• Alice Coltrane – piano, harp, tanpura, harmonium
• Michael White – violin
• Charlie Haden – bass
• Leon "Ndugu" Chancler – drums <small>(1, 4)</small>
• Kenneth Nash – congas, North African Sakara drum, bells, gong, percussion, flute <small>(3)</small>, narrator <small>(4)</small>
• Baba Duru Oshun – tabla, percussion

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