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.
| Black Miracle | ||||
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| Released | 1976 | |||
| Recorded | February 13 & 14, 1975 at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Milestone MSP 9066 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews & Joe Henderson | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
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 edit
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 edit
- 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 edit
- ^ Joe Henderson Discography accessed February 11, 2015
- ^ a b Thomas, V., Allmusic Review, February 11, 2015