The Elements (Joe Henderson album)

The Elements is an album by American saxophonist Joe Henderson, released in 1973 on Milestone.

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

The Elements
Studio album by Joe Henderson
Released	Mid May 1974[1]
Recorded	October 15 & 17, 1973 The Village Recorder, Los Angeles
Genre	Post-bop, avant-garde jazz, jazz fusion
Length	41:36
Label	Milestone MSP 9053
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Joe Henderson chronology
Multiple (1973) The Elements (1974) Canyon Lady (1973)

Track listing

All songs were composed by Joe Henderson.

Side one

1. "Fire" - 11:08
2. "Air"- 9:50

Side two

1. "Water" - 7:31
2. "Earth" - 13:07

Recorded on October 15 (2-3) and 17 (1, 4), 1973.

Personnel

• Joe Henderson - tenor sax, flute, alto flute
• Alice Coltrane - piano, harp, tanpura, harmonium
• Michael White - violin
• Charlie Haden - bass
• Leon "Ndugu" Chancler - drums (1, 4)
• Kenneth Nash - congas, North African Sakara Drum, bells, gong, percussion, flute (3), narrator (4)
• Baba Duru Oshun - percussion, Tabla

References

1. Billboard May 25, 1974
2. The Elements at AllMusic
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 100. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.