Eddie Henderson
Comin’ Through
Written-By – Mtume
4:28
A2 Open Eyes
Written-By – Patrice Rushen
3:53
A3 Morning Song
Written-By – George Cables
5:35
A4 Movin' On
Written-By – Eddie Henderson
5:54
B1 Source
Written-By – Mtume
4:32
B2 The Funk Surgeon
Written-By – Mtume, P. Rushen
4:59
B3 Beyond Forever
Written-By – George Cables
4:38
B4 Connie
Written-By – Eddie Henderson
3:05
Label:
Capitol Records – ST 11671
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: R&B Jazz, Funk, Soul
Style: Jazz-Funk, Funk
Heritage
Written-By – James Mtume
4:49
A2 Acuphuncture
Written-By – Julian Priester
3:42
A3 Time And Space
Written-By – Eddie Henderson
5:16
A4 Nostalgia
Written-By – Pat O'Hearn
4:10
B1 Kudu
Written-By – Patrice Rushen
6:07
B2 Dr. Mganga
Written-By – Brent Ramponi
7:29
B3 Dark Shadow
Written-By – Eddie Henderson
6:54
Label: Blue Note – BN-LA636-G
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1976
Genre: R&B Jazz
Style: Jazz Fusion, Jazz-Funk
Eddie Henderson’s Heritage (1976) is a highly regarded jazz-funk fusion masterpiece released on Blue Note, featuring dark, polished, and moody grooves reminiscent of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band. It showcases a stellar lineup including Patrice Rushen, Mike Clark, and Paul Jackson, delivering a sophisticated blend of funk and experimentation.
The album is noted for its "spacey," "dark," and "freaky", yet deeply melodic, funk grooves. It is considered a polished, "cosmic" jazz-rock effort rather than a chaotic one.
Track-by-Track Sentiment:-
"Inside You": Frequently cited as the standout for its soothing, hypnotic intro and iconic bass line.
"Acuphuncture" & "Kudu": Highlighted for their explicitly funky, James Brown-meets-Miles Davis energy.
"Dr. Mganga": Described as a complex, polyrhythmic peak of the album, referencing Henderson's Swahili name from the Mwandishi days.
"Dark Shadow": Noted for its moody atmosphere and prominent use of bass clarinet.
The musicianship is top-tier, with Patrice Rushen’s electric piano and synthesizers, plus the tight, funky rhythm section (Mike Clark/Paul Jackson) often highlighted.
Critical Reception: Initially sometimes overlooked, Heritage is now recognized as a premier 1970s jazz-funk album. It serves as a, more melodic, successor to his previous, more abrasive, fusion work.
Generally praised as a solid, high-quality jazz-funk record, Heritage is highly recommended for fans of mid-70s Miles Davis or Headhunters-style funk.