Isotope

Joe Henderson · 1964

Context

"Isotope", by Joe Henderson, appears on the album Inner Urge, recorded on 30 November 1964 at Van Gelder Studio with McCoy Tyner, Bob Cranshaw and Elvin Jones. According to Henderson, as reported by Nat Hentoff, it is a tribute to Thelonious Monk and his musical humour.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• In 'n Out (1964)
• Punjab (1964)
• Blue Bossa (1963)
• Recorda Me (1963)
• Homestretch (1963)
• La Mesha (1963)

Sources

• EN: Inner Urge (Joe Henderson album)

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