SFJAZZ Collective's Obed Calvaire: Notes on Joe Henderson's "Fire"

Obed Calvaire

“I was a bit late in making my decision for a Henderson arrangement, so needless to say, the band picked most of the hits. This was a blessing in disguise. I stumbled on a killing Joe Henderson album titled The Elements. If you are not yet familiar with this album, pick it up! Joe’s writing simulates the elements – earth, air, water, and fire. The late, great Charlie Haden plays this funky bass line while Alice Coltrane floats around between the piano and harp. I tried not to stray away from the funky bass line while adding my own twist to the song. Hope you enjoy it!”

— Obed Calvaire, album notes from SFJAZZ Collective's new album The Music of Joe Henderson and New Compositions

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SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + RELEASE SINGLE!

The SFJAZZ Collective today announced their new live CD (out March 10) Music of Joe Henderson and New Compositions, Live at SFJAZZ Center, recorded live at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, featuring arrangements of classic and lesser-known Joe Henderson numbers drawn from his great 1960s Blue Note albums like Page One, Inner Urge and Mode for Joe, and 1970s Milestone records like Black Narcissus and The Elements. The album also features eight new original pieces, each composed by a member of the Collective.

NEW SINGLE: Listen to drummer Obed Calvaire’s funky percussion-driven arrangement of “Fire"—originally recorded by Joe Henderson in 1973 featuring Alice Coltrane.



Pre-order Music of Joe Henderson and New Compositions today!

See Spring 2015 Tour Dates.