Great record for vibraphone enthusiasts. "Mode For Joe" is the third Henderson-led session released as part of the outstanding RVG remaster series, and the last session he recorded for Blue Note Records.
For this date, Henderson assembled a seven-piece band -- a fairly large band by his standards. The players include big names like Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Bobby Hutcherson, Ron Carter and Joe Chambers. But it is pianist Cedar Walton who is the standout player on this session. Every one of his solo makes you stop and take notice.
Three of the 6 master takes are bona-fide classics: "A Shade of Jade", "Mode For Joe", and "Carribean Fire Dance". This makes Mode For Joe an excellent record.
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Tracks:
1. A Shade Of Jade
2. Mode For Joe3. Black
4. Caribbean Fire Dance
5. Granted
6. Free Wheelin'
7. Black - (alternate take, CD only)
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