The Standard Joe

The Standard Joe is an album by American jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson, recorded in 1991 and released on the Red label. It features Henderson in a trio with bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Al Foster.

Reception
The Gazette noted that Henderson "often plays at barely a whisper, his lines eddying off into odd nooks, his phrases ending in little wails or muted honks."

The AllMusic review stated: "This Italian import is particularly recommended to listeners not that familiar with Henderson's playing, for he brings new life to these often overplayed compositions".

Track listing

 * 1) "Blue Bossa" (Kenny Dorham) – 9:16
 * 2) "Inner Urge" (Joe Henderson) – 9:35
 * 3) "Body and Soul" [take 1] (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 12:45
 * 4) "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn) – 8:48
 * 5) "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen) – 8:42
 * 6) "Blues in F (In 'n Out)" (Henderson) – 5:20
 * 7) "Body and Soul" [take 2] (Green, Eyton, Heyman, Sour) – 13:26

Personnel

 * Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
 * Rufus Reid – bass
 * Al Foster – drums