Tetragon (album)
| Tetragon | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | September 27, 1967 (#4, 6–7) May 16, 1968 (#1–3, 5) | |||
| Studio | Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 40:58 | |||
| Label | Milestone MSP 9017 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Joe Henderson chronology | ||||
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Tetragon is the seventh album by American jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson, and his second to be released on the Milestone label. It was recorded on September 27, 1967, and May 16, 1968, and features performances by Henderson with two different quartets—both with bassist Ron Carter, one with pianist Don Friedman and drummer Jack DeJohnette, the other with pianist Kenny Barron and drummer Louis Hayes. The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Highlights of this album include the title track, 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and 'Invitation'."[1]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| DownBeat | [3] |
| Jazz.com | 91/100[4] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [5] |
Track listing
- "Invitation" (Bronisław Kaper, Paul Francis Webster) – 6:18
- "R.J." (Ron Carter) – 5:38
- "The Bead Game" (Joe Henderson) – 8:39
- "Tetragon" (Joe Henderson) – 5:40
- "Waltz for Zweetie" (Walter Bishop Jr.) – 4:29
- "First Trip" (Ron Carter) – 5:15
- "I've Got You Under My Skin" (Cole Porter) – 4:59
Personnel
- Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
- Ron Carter – double bass
On tracks 1–3 & 5
- Don Friedman – piano
- Jack DeJohnette – drums
On tracks 4, 6 & 7
- Kenny Barron – piano
- Louis Hayes – drums
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[6] | 18 |
| US Top Traditional Jazz Albums (Billboard)[7] | 14 |
References
- ^ Yanow, S. Allmusic review accessed March 12, 2009.
- ^ Yanow, Scott (2011). "Tetragon – Joe Henderson | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ Down Beat: May 29, 1969 vol. 36, no. 11.
- ^ Aaron, S. Victor. "Joe Henderson: Tetragon". jazz.com. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 100. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ "Kenny Barron Chart History (Top Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
- ^ "Kenny Barron Chart History (Traditional Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2026.