Ernie Henry • Presenting Ernie Henry

 

Review by Scott Yanow
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. Joined by trumpeter Kenny Dorham, pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Art Taylor, Henry -- who always had a distinctive tone -- performs five of his boppish originals, plus "Gone With the Wind" and "I Should Care." Throughout the date, Henry hints strongly at the great potential he had. This set has thus far only been reissued by the OJC series on LP.
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Biography by Scott Yanow
Ernie Henry accomplished a lot in a short period of time before passing away prematurely. He had his own sound, although his style was clearly heavily influenced by Charlie Parker. He worked during the bop era with Tadd Dameron (1947), Fats Navarro, Charlie Ventura, Max Roach, and the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra (1948-1949). He was with Illinois Jacquet's band (1950-1952); maintained a low profile for a few years; and, in 1956, recorded with Thelonious Monk (the Brilliant Corners album), worked with Charles Mingus, and toured with Dizzy Gillespie's big band (1956-1957) before his death. Ernie Henry led three albums for Riverside during 1956-1957.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ernie-henry-mn0000805514/biography

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
La primera de las tres sesiones del contralto Ernie Henry como líder, todas ellas realizadas en los 16 meses siguientes a su prematura muerte, sirvió como un sólido debut. Acompañado por el trompetista Kenny Dorham, el pianista Kenny Drew, el bajista Wilbur Ware y el baterista Art Taylor, Henry - que siempre tuvo un tono distintivo - interpreta cinco de sus originales, más "Gone With the Wind" y "I Should Care". A lo largo de la cita, Henry insinúa con fuerza el gran potencial que tenía. Este conjunto sólo ha sido reeditado hasta ahora por la serie OJC en LP.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/presenting-ernie-henry-mw0000050022


Biografía de Scott Yanow
Ernie Henry logró mucho en un corto período de tiempo antes de fallecer prematuramente. Tenía su propio sonido, aunque su estilo estaba claramente influenciado por Charlie Parker. Trabajó en la época del bop con Tadd Dameron (1947), Fats Navarro, Charlie Ventura, Max Roach y la Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra (1948-1949). Estuvo con la banda de Illinois Jacquet (1950-1952); mantuvo un perfil bajo durante unos años; y, en 1956, grabó con Thelonious Monk (el álbum Brilliant Corners), trabajó con Charles Mingus y realizó una gira con la big band de Dizzy Gillespie (1956-1957) antes de su muerte. Ernie Henry dirigió tres álbumes para Riverside durante 1956-1957.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ernie-henry-mn0000805514/biography

Tracklist
1 - Gone With The Wind - 3:20
2 - Orient - 5:06
3 - Free Flight - 5:43
4 - Checkmate - 5:50
5 - Active Ingredients - 4:59
6 - I Should Care - 5:03
7 - Cleo's Chant - 8:18


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Ernie Henry
    Bass – Wilbur Ware
    Design [Typographical] – Paul Bacon
    Drums – Art Taylor
    Engineer – Jack Higgins
    Liner Notes – Orrin Keepnews
    Photography By [Cover] – Paul Weller
    Piano – Kenny Drew
    Producer – Bill Grauer, Orrin Keepnews
    Trumpet – Kenny Dorham

Notes:
Recorded in NYC; August 23 & 30, 1956.

Label: Original Jazz Classics ‎– OJCCD-1920-2, Riverside Records ‎– RLP 12-222
Series: Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series –
Released: 30 Nov 1999
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop
https://www.discogs.com/Ernie-Henry-Presenting-Ernie-Henry/release/6633506

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