Joe Henderson – The Elements (Black) Vinyl LP

The Elements is a landmark jazz album by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson featuring Alice Coltrane, originally recorded in October 1973 and first issued in 1974 on Milestone Records. Spanning four extended compositions titled “Fire,” “Air,” “Water” and “Earth,” the record blends post-bop, spiritual jazz and experimental improvisation with richly textured interplay from violinist Michael White, bassist Charlie Haden, percussionist Kenneth Nash and drummer Leon “Ndugu” Chancler alongside Coltrane’s harp and piano. A remastered black vinyl LP reissue is scheduled for **June 6, 2025**, bringing this immersive classic back into collectors’ hands with refreshed audio fidelity.

Vinyl Specs

• Format: 1× LP
• Color: Black vinyl
• Speed: 33⅓ RPM
• Genre: Jazz / Post-Bop / Spiritual Jazz / Avant-Garde
• Label: Milestone Records
• Release Date: June 6, 2025 (vinyl reissue)