| Artist | Joe Henderson |
|---|---|
| Cover | Black Miracle.jpg |
| Released | 1976 |
| Recorded | February 13–14, 1975 |
| Studio | Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Milestone MSP 9066 |
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews & Joe Henderson |
| Chronology | Joe Henderson |
| Prev year | 1975 |
| Next year | 1976 |
Black Miracle is an album by saxophonist Joe Henderson which was recorded in 1975 and released on the Milestone label in 1976.[1] Musicians include keyboardist George Duke, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Harvey Mason and a brass section.
Reception
Vincent Thomas of Allmusic said "Black Miracle was a decidedly softer album with enough pop elements to make it (dare it be said) "easy listening" for a wide range of jazz heads".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Joe Henderson except as indicated
- "Solution" – 7:05
- "My Cherie Amour" (Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy) – 6:44
- "Gazelle" – 5:23
- "Black Miracle" – 9:34
- "Immaculate Deception" – 4:12
- "Old Slippers" (George Duke) – 5:59
Personnel
- Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
- Oscar Brashear, Snooky Young – trumpet, flugelhorn
- George Bohanon – trombone
- Don Waldrop – bass trombone, tuba
- Hadley Caliman – flute, tenor saxophone
- Dawilli Gonga – electric piano, clavinet, synthesizer
- Lee Ritenour – guitar
- Ron Carter – electric bass
- Harvey Mason – drums
- Bill Summers – percussion
References
- ^ Joe Henderson Discography accessed February 11, 2015
- ^ Thomas, V., AllMusic Review, February 11, 2015