Altoist
Ernie Henry's first of three sessions as a leader, all of which were made within 16 months of his premature death, served as a strong debut. Joined by trumpeter
Kenny Dorham, pianist
Kenny Drew, bassist
Wilbur Ware and drummer
Art Taylor,
Henry -- who always had a distinctive tone -- performs five of his boppish originals, plus "Gone With the Wind" and "I Should Care." Throughout the date,
Henry hints strongly at the great potential he had. This set has thus far only been reissued by the OJC series on LP. ~ Scott Yanow