State Of The Tenor Vol. 1 post bop a collection that broadens and

a collection that broadens and deepens Preoccupations to a true mastery of their sound

and it set the mood for writing the songs

galloping to the fore bearing a torch for Curtis Mayfield’s robe-wearing roots

Each Friday during the month of February Younge released an Amazon Original song as part of the series

sans bells and whistles

State Of The Tenor Vol. 1 post bop a collection that broadens andJoe Henderson on tenor saxophone, Ron Carter on bass, and Al Foster on drums captured live in 1985 playing at the peak of their respective powers at NYCs historic jazz shrine, The Village Vanguard. Alfred Lion, founder of Blue Note Records and its sole producer until 1967, said upon hearing these sessions: I think this is truly a classic album. What Joe plays is unbelievable. This is one of the most important albums that I have ever heard. It is