Album · 1997
Porgy and Bess
- Released
- 16 September 1997
- Label
- Verve Records
- Catalogue no.
- 539046
- Tracklist
- 10 tracks
- Length
- 53:52
- Country
- US
“Porgy and Bess” is an album by Joe Henderson, released in 1997 on Verve Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 53:52. Jazz standards on the record include “I Loves You Porgy”, “It Ain't Necessarily So”, “My Man's Gone Now” and “Summertime”. The line-up features Conrad Herwig (trombone), Dave Holland (bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums (drum set)), Joe Henderson (tenor saxophone) and John Scofield (guitar, electric guitar).
Who played on Porgy and Bess
- Conrad Herwig trombone all tracks
- Dave Holland bass all tracks
- Jack DeJohnette drums (drum set) all tracks
- Joe Henderson tenor saxophone all tracks
- John Scofield guitar, electric guitar all tracks
- Stefon Harris vibraphone all tracks
- Tommy Flanagan piano all tracks
- Sting vocals on 2 tracks
- Chaka Khan vocals on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Introduction: Jasbo Brown Blues — George Gershwin 0:56
- 2 Summertime standard — George Gershwin 7:16
- 3 Here Come de Honeyman/They Pass by Singin' 2:04
- 4 My Man's Gone Now standard — George Gershwin 7:01
- 5 I Got Plenty o' Nuttin' — George Gershwin 6:52
- 6 Bess, You Is My Woman Now — George Gershwin 5:15
- 7 It Ain't Necessarily So standard — George Gershwin 6:27
- 8 I Loves You Porgy standard — George Gershwin 4:20
- 9 There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York — George Gershwin 6:42
- 10 Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess? — George Gershwin 6:58
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Porgy and Bess?
The line-up of Porgy and Bess includes Conrad Herwig (trombone), Dave Holland (bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums (drum set)), Joe Henderson (tenor saxophone), John Scofield (guitar, electric guitar), Stefon Harris (vibraphone), Tommy Flanagan (piano) and Sting (vocals).
Which label released Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess was released in 1997 on Verve Records (539046).
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