In this 1981 clip, Joe Henderson is, indeed, at the height of his powers; I think he gets a far better sound on the battered Selmer Mk 6 he's playing on in this video, than on the 1993(?) concert with the Chick Corea Trio and Freddie Hubbard on trumpet/flugel horn. Joe's playing on a brighter, modern, highly responsive instrument which, at least to me, doesn't have the same warmth as "old pal" Selmer. But Henderson's the same expert, and always will be great anyway! Joe Silmon, Manchester, UK.
@jaasilm1 I had an "older" Selmer 6 in the mid 60's, got damaged on a plane. Bought another one in the early 70's, totally different sound. Loved the old one much better. It had a rich, full sound. But....still again, a master can make anything speak. Joe was a master.
@wynn52tube . Hi there, Selmer friend. I couldn't agree more; Joe H could 'make it speak'. Mine still playing well but needs BIG overhaul; big sound with superb bell-metal m/piece (Lawton 8*B). This can make all the difference. Geoff Lawton himself measured me up for it. Hear it on YouTube (Joe Silmon & Friends). Can't compare with Master Henderson!!!. My Mk VI (built 1963), bought in 64. Never improved on since; a unique sound! Happy blowing! Joe Silmon-Monerri, Manchester, UK.
@wynn52tube Hello again. It wasn't really my band in the clip, but an Irish Trad band with the name 'Guinness' in it. They are all friends, of course; but the man videoing it at Heysham decided to call it by my name. I was flattered, but can't steal the Irish band's thunder! Sadly, the pianist has since died of ME. Joe S-M
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Jingy2003 1 month ago
And the bass player is George Mraz without his usual moustache!
bobroccoli54 1 month ago
The drummer is Al Foster.
bobroccoli54 1 month ago
@MKIB2Detroit
Bheki Mseleku - piano
darominu 2 months ago
@darominu Oh..........wow, he sounds just like McCoy. Thanks for the heads up.
MKIB2Detroit 2 months ago
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Jingy2003 1 month ago
@MKIB2Detroit They did have a physical resemblance to each other, especially when McCoy was younger.
Jingy2003 1 month ago
Thanks,
Cool, music.
natacha1957 3 months ago
In this 1981 clip, Joe Henderson is, indeed, at the height of his powers; I think he gets a far better sound on the battered Selmer Mk 6 he's playing on in this video, than on the 1993(?) concert with the Chick Corea Trio and Freddie Hubbard on trumpet/flugel horn. Joe's playing on a brighter, modern, highly responsive instrument which, at least to me, doesn't have the same warmth as "old pal" Selmer. But Henderson's the same expert, and always will be great anyway! Joe Silmon, Manchester, UK.
jaasilm1 5 months ago
@jaasilm1 I had an "older" Selmer 6 in the mid 60's, got damaged on a plane. Bought another one in the early 70's, totally different sound. Loved the old one much better. It had a rich, full sound. But....still again, a master can make anything speak. Joe was a master.
wynn52tube 2 weeks ago
@wynn52tube . Hi there, Selmer friend. I couldn't agree more; Joe H could 'make it speak'. Mine still playing well but needs BIG overhaul; big sound with superb bell-metal m/piece (Lawton 8*B). This can make all the difference. Geoff Lawton himself measured me up for it. Hear it on YouTube (Joe Silmon & Friends). Can't compare with Master Henderson!!!. My Mk VI (built 1963), bought in 64. Never improved on since; a unique sound! Happy blowing! Joe Silmon-Monerri, Manchester, UK.
jaasilm1 2 weeks ago
@wynn52tube Hello again. It wasn't really my band in the clip, but an Irish Trad band with the name 'Guinness' in it. They are all friends, of course; but the man videoing it at Heysham decided to call it by my name. I was flattered, but can't steal the Irish band's thunder! Sadly, the pianist has since died of ME. Joe S-M
jaasilm1 2 weeks ago
Outstanding!!
RSop63 6 months ago