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Black Miracle

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Black Miracle
Studio album by
Released1976
RecordedFebruary 13 & 14, 1975 at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
GenreJazz
LabelMilestone
MSP 9066
ProducerOrrin Keepnews & Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson chronology
Canyon Lady
(1975)
Black Miracle
(1976)
Black Narcissus
(1976)

Black Miracle is an album by saxophonist Joe Henderson which was recorded in 1975 and released on the Milestone label in 1976.[1] Musicians include keyboardist George Duke, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Harvey Mason and a brass section.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic[2]

Vincent Thomas of Allmusic said "Black Miracle was a decidedly softer album with enough pop elements to make it (dare it be said) "easy listening" for a wide range of jazz heads".[2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Joe Henderson except as indicated

  1. "Solution" - 7:05
  2. "My Cherie Amour" (Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy) - 6:44
  3. "Gazelle" - 5:23
  4. "Black Miracle" - 9:34
  5. "Immaculate Deception" - 4:12
  6. "Old Slippers" (George Duke) - 5:59

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Joe Henderson Discography accessed February 11, 2015
  2. ^ a b Thomas, V., Allmusic Review, February 11, 2015