Black Miracle Explained

Black Miracle
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Joe Henderson
Cover:	Black Miracle.jpg
Released:	1976
Recorded:	February 13 & 14, 1975 at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Milestone MSP 9066
Producer:	Orrin Keepnews & Joe Henderson
Chronology:	Joe Henderson
Prev Title:	Canyon Lady
Prev Year:	1975
Next Title:	Black Narcissus
Next Year:	1976

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.

Reception

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

All compositions by Joe Henderson except as indicated

1. "Solution" - 7:05
2. "My Cherie Amour" (Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy) - 6:44
3. "Gazelle" - 5:23
4. "Black Miracle" - 9:34
5. "Immaculate Deception" - 4:12
6. "Old Slippers" (George Duke) - 5:59

Personnel

• 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

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/joe-henderson/catalog/#milestone-msp-9066 Joe Henderson Discography
2. Thomas, V., Allmusic Review, February 11, 2015