Recorded in 1964 and originally released in 1965, Joe Henderson's Inner Urge stands as one of his most celebrated recordings for Blue Note Records. Stepping out as the sole horn in a quartet setting, Henderson is joined by an extraordinary lineup featuring pianist McCoy Tyner and drummer Elvin Jones — both renowned members of the John Coltrane Quartet — alongside bassist Bob Cranshaw. The result is a deeply expressive and powerfully swinging hard bop session that has endured as a landmark in jazz history.

The album showcases two of Henderson's most enduring compositions: the fierce, relentless energy of the title track Inner Urge and the lighthearted blues of "Isotope," a warm nod to Thelonious Monk. This pressing is part of Blue Note's Classic Vinyl Series and was mastered directly from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, ensuring a faithful and high-quality listening experience that does justice to one of the finest jazz records of the 1960s.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Blue Note
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 02/18/2022
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TRACKS

A1. Inner Urge
A2. Isotope
B1. El Barrio
B2. You Know I Care
B3. Night And Day