Tetragon (album)

Tetragon is the second album by jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson released on the Milestone label. It was recorded on September 27, 1967 and May 16, 1968 and features performances by Henderson with Don Friedman, Jack DeJohnette, Kenny Barron, Ron Carter and 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."".[4]

Tetragon
Studio album by Joe Henderson
Released	1968
Recorded	September 27, 1967 (#4, 6-7) May 16, 1968 (#1-3, 5)
Studio	Plaza Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz, post-bop
Length	40:58
Label	Milestone MSP 9017
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Joe Henderson chronology
The Kicker (1967) Tetragon (1968) Four (1968)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Jazz.com	91/100[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Track listing

1. "Invitation" (Bronislaw Kaper, Paul Francis Webster) – 6:18
2. "R.J." (Ron Carter) – 5:38
3. "The Bead Game" (Joe Henderson, Lee Konitz) – 8:39
4. "Tetragon" (Joe Henderson) – 5:40
5. "Waltz for Zweetie" (Walter Bishop, Jr.) – 4:29
6. "First Trip" (Ron Carter) – 5:15
7. "I've Got You Under My Skin" (Cole Porter) – 4:59

Personnel

• Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone
• Ron Carter - bass

On tracks 1-3 & 5

• Don Friedman - piano
• Jack DeJohnette - drums

On tracks 4, 6 & 7

• Kenny Barron - piano
• Louis Hayes - drums

References

1. Yanow, Scott (2011). "Tetragon – Joe Henderson | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
2. Aaron, S. Victor. "Joe Henderson: Tetragon". jazz.com. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 100. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
4. Yanow, S. Allmusic review accessed March 12, 2009.