For at least his fourth recording in six years heading a pianoless trio, the great tenor
Joe Henderson (along with bassist
Rufus Reid and drummer
Al Foster) is heard on his own "Inner Urge," an original blues, two lengthy versions of "Body and Soul" and three other jazz standards. This Italian import is particularly recommended to listeners not that familiar with
Henderson's playing, for he brings new life to these often overplayed compositions. ~ Scott Yanow