“Seven Standards And A Blues” is an album by Ernie Henry, recorded on September 30, 1957, at Reeves SoundStudios, New York, and originally released on Riverside Records (RLP 12-248). The Jazz Workshop Vinylreissue as a 180-gram audiophile LP (JW-099) revives this record with remastering that emphasizes thesaxophone’s brilliance. The lineup features Ernie Henry (alto saxophone), Wynton Kelly (piano), Wilbur Ware(bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums). The album includes seven jazz standards, such as I Get a Kick Out of You,and an original blues by Henry. The music is hard bop with bebop roots, with Henry’s saxophone passionate andvirtuosic, and the rhythm section providing a swinging, energetic foundation. The Jazz Workshop reissue, limitedto 500 copies, is prized for its clean, detailed sound, capturing New York’s atmosphere. “Seven Standards And A Blues” is a powerful record, showcasing Henry’s mastery in interpreting standards.
Ernie Henry (September 3, 1926 – December 29, 1957) was an American alto saxophonist, a vibrant hard-boptalent. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began playing saxophone in his youth, inspired by Charlie Parker. In the1950s, Henry became a notable figure on the jazz scene, collaborating with masters like Thelonious Monk, DizzyGillespie, and Max Roach. His style featured rapid, expressive improvisations and a deep sense of melody,setting him apart among bebop musicians. Though his career was brief, his recordings, such as SevenStandards And A Blues, remain cherished by jazz fans, highlighting his talent and energy.
TRACKLIST
Side One:
1. I Get a Kick Out of You (Cole Porter) 4:34
2. My Ideal (Chase-Whiting) 2:41
3. I’ve Got the World on a String (Arlen-Koehler) 6:28
4. Sweet Lorraine (Burwell-Parish) 4:57
Side Two:
1. Soon (G. & I. Gershwin) 5:56
2. Lover Man (Davis-Sherman-Ramirez) 2:38
3. Specific Gravity (Ernie Henry) 6:34
4. Like Someone In Love (Burke-Van Heusen) 5:13
Personnel:
Ernie Henry (alto sax), Wynton Kelly (piano), Wilbur Ware (bass), Philly Joe Jones (drums).
Recorded at Reeves Sound Studios, New York City, on September 30, 1957
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