Canyon Lady
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| Canyon Lady | ||||
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| Released | May 1975[1] | |||
| Recorded | October 1–3, 1973 | |||
| Studio | Fantasy Studios, Berkeley | |||
| Genre | Post-bop, world fusion, jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 37:53 | |||
| Label | Milestone MSP 9057 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
| The Village Voice | C+[5] |
Canyon Lady is a jazz album by Joe Henderson. It was recorded in 1973, but not released until 1975. It is an unusual album, one of Henderson's most experimental efforts. Far from being a standard jazz project, Canyon Lady incorporates very strong Latin American influences in the brass arrangements and rhythm section playing. Henderson's work is characterized by intense ostinato patterns. The first two pieces also feature creative electric piano solos by George Duke. The many musicians involved in the project include trombonist Julian Priester, bassist John Heard, drummer Eric Gravatt, a brass section and percussionists.
