Presenting Ernie Henry

Presenting Ernie Henry is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Ernie Henry featuring tracks recorded in 1956 for the Riverside label.

Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with Scott Yanow stating "Altoist Ernie Henry's first of three sessions as a leader, all of which were made within 16 months of his premature death, served as a strong debut... Throughout the date, Henry hints strongly at the great potential he had".

Track listing
All compositions by Ernie Henry except as indicated
 * 1) "Gone with the Wind" (Herb Magidson, Allie Wrubel) - 3:24
 * 2) "Orient" - 5:10
 * 3) "Free Flight" - 5:48
 * 4) "Checkmate" - 5:55
 * 5) "Active Ingredients" - 5:03
 * 6) "I Should Care" (Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston) - 5:07
 * 7) "Cleo's Chant" - 8:21
 * Recorded at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City on August 23 (tracks 1-4) and August 30 (tracks 5-7), 1956

Personnel

 * Ernie Henry - alto saxophone
 * Kenny Dorham - trumpet
 * Kenny Drew - piano
 * Wilbur Ware - bass
 * Art Taylor - drums