PERFORMANCES

"...consistently stimulating...a healthy mix of drive and fascinating adventures..."
Toronto Star

"...a thinking fan's quintet..."
Globe & Mail

FATHERS AND SONS

A top-drawer Toronto band plays six lengthy compositions by the bassist/leader who shows off his fine writing skills as well as cascading, booming solos on this live recording from the Montreal Bistro in August 2003. The formidable sax team is Pat LaBarbera and Alex Dean, the latter adding alto to his instrumental arsenal on two tracks. There’s a fierce “Darwin’s Ghost” with pell-mell horns, each able to differentiate their sound effectively, while drummer Barry Romberg’s trademark exuberance gets plenty of limelight and pianist Richard Whiteman anchors the lively proceedings with effective contributions. Players are relaxed whatever the tempo, horns joust with passion on a title track that has a haunting opening. The out tune “Obscure” has witty Whiteman comping, while “Millenium Jump” features a curious, attractive theme and invigorating playing.
Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star, Thursday, October 14, 2004.

"...this session has it all."
JazzReview.com

"Al Henderson works without a net, but you're never in danger of not having a good time..."
Whole Note

"Henderson's music carries with it a vibrancy lacking in today's congested self-produced glut."
The Jazz Report

URBAN LANDSCAPE

“...each piece has its own personality with plenty of variety. Highly recommended. “
AllMusic.com

“This is an album stamped with playfulness and fun...”
Cadence

“Unfailingly interesting.”
The Jazz Report

DINOSAUR DIG

“...the same type of joyful freedom as the music of Mingus and Monk. This set from Canada is highly recommended. ”
AllMusic.com

“the aural fantasy ride...covers every musical and emotional spectrum along the way.”
Coda

“...often hugely stimulating and even humourous...This unit makes truly original music...”
Toronto Star

“...a strong set of performances...”
Cadence