Inspirations

Down Beat (3/96, p.50) - 3.5 Stars - Good/Very Good - "...straightahead and surprisingly traditional....Henderson displays wonderful tone and articulation on both trumpet and flugelhorn....[He] rarely shows the sharp, brassy edge often associated with his trumpet. He prefers softer, rounder tones, which bend well with Joe Locke's vibes..."
JazzTimes (2/96, p.89) - "...INSPIRATION heralds the return of a master stylist who conveys musical exhilaration through mature, deliberate melodic invention and harmonic subtlety, without resorting to ostentatious effects."
Jazziz (12/95, p.38) - "...His tone is supple and powerful, and his solos display a level of creativity that exalts each song. Henderson enjoys some fine, swinging support....This is a brilliant album, and that glow can be traced directly to Henderson's horn..."