Canyon Lady cover

Canyon Lady

Released

Canyon Lady, released in 1975, was a collaboration between tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and trumpeter Luis Gasca; the latter man worked up the big-band arrangement of the first track, a version of Cuban composer Osvaldo Farres’ “Tres Palabras,” and played on the other three tracks, which are heavy Latin funk augmented by sci-fi electric piano effects courtesy of brilliant keyboardist George Duke. Henderson’s blustery but restrained style on the horn is perfect for these intriguing tracks, which can be a little laid-back at times (the title piece goes from almost Quiet Storm to sudden outbursts of blare) but often lay out complex jungles of percussion through which he strides, unbothered.

Phil Freeman

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