Joe Henderson recorded ‘Multiple’ in 1973 for the Milestone label, one of a string of great albums he made for the label. Right from the opening notes of the 10 minute opener ‘Tress-Cun-Deo-La’ you know this is going to be special. The band lay down an incredibly intense funky groove over which Henderson blows hard using Tenor and Soprano saxes, flutes plus percussion and voices to create a very full sound that you can really immerse yourself in. Larry Willis on electric piano, Jack DeJonette on drums, Dave Holland on bass and James ‘Blood’ Ulmer on guitar are really going for it and are on the one, it is one of Henderson’s finest moments. ‘Song For Sinners’ has a Middle Eastern/North African feel to it, another fine, expressive and broody composition. ‘Turned Around’ has a soulful groove backing Joe’s improvisation on sax. The relaxing ‘Bwaata’ has, like a number of Henderson’s recordings, a slight Caribbean feel to it. Strong album throughout.
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