SFJAZZ Collective Spring 2015 Tour Dates!

The SFJAZZ Collective takes The Music of Joe Henderson & Original Compositions on the road throughout April, starting with a four-night run at the Jazz Standard tonight (4/9), and wrapping up on the West Coast!

See 2015 Spring Tour Dates.

Obed Calvaire's funky arrangement of "Fire" (Joe Henderson) will get you excited for the live experience.



Watch the SFJAZZ Collective perform on NPR's Jazz Night In America!

SFJAZZ Collective's Robin Eubanks: Notes on Joe Henderson's "Black Narcissus"

Robin Eubanks © Jay Blakeberg

“I researched and listened to many different recorded versions of Joe Henderson's classic ‘Black Narcissus.’ Most were very similar to the original. Why mess with a classic, right? But I wanted to try and approach it differently. I got the idea for the drone tones from the melody. Joe composed the melody beginning with four B-flat dotted half notes. I stacked perfect 5ths to build the harmony and added a melody to set up the intro. Joe's melody is untouched but I re-harmonized it, slowed down the tempo and added a semi-funky beat to create a different feel for the composition.”

— Robin Eubanks, album notes from the SFJAZZ Collective's new album The Music of Joe Henderson and New Compositions, now available!

SFJAZZ Collective's 2015 Spring Tour begins this Thursday (4/9) at the Jazz Standard in NYC!

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

Pre-order SFJAZZ Collective's Music of Joe Henderson and New Compositions today!

See Spring 2015 Tour Dates.