Joe Henderson Quintet Live at Antone’s
– 1986 TV Broadcast
This page documents a rare 1986 television broadcast featuring the Joe Henderson Quintet recorded live at Antone’s nightclub in Austin, Texas on February 27, 1986. The two-hour television special captures tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson performing with a Texas-based rhythm section and trumpet, showcasing extended improvisation and the energy of a live jazz club performance during Austin’s vibrant 1980s jazz scene. The broadcast remains an important archival document of both Joe Henderson’s live performance work and the Austin jazz community of that period.
Personnel – Joe Henderson Quintet
Antone’s, Austin, Texas — February 27, 1986
Joe Henderson — tenor saxophone
Dennis Dotson — trumpet
Hank Hehmsoth — piano
Jon Blondell — bass
A.D. (Buff) Mannion — drums
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Video Archive – Joe Henderson Quintet Live at Antone’s (1986)
How to Watch the Video Playlist
Use the video player below to watch the full Joe Henderson Quintet broadcast archive.
When the video is paused, large left and right arrows appear on the screen that allow you to jump to the next or previous performance in the playlist. You can also use the playlist menu icon in the upper right corner of the video to select individual tunes, and the full screen button in the lower right corner for expanded viewing.
Television Broadcast Production Credits
IMDb listing:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34936384/
This performance was filmed as part of a two-hour television special documenting the Joe Henderson Quintet live at Antone’s in Austin, Texas. The production is documented on IMDb and includes the following credits:
Director: Winston Deaden
Producer: Paul Simon
Executive Producer: Robert Wilson
Cinematography: Pete Barnes, Marti Dapin, Jeff Garrard, Gary Gibich
Related Pages and Projects
This performance is part of a larger archive documenting performances, recordings, research, and collaborations throughout my career. You may also be interested in exploring these related pages:
These pages provide additional context for performances, collaborations, recordings, and research projects connected to the Austin jazz scene and beyond.
Performance Set List (Video Archive) The following performances are included in the video archive from the 1986 Antone’s broadcast:
’Round Midnight
Sonnymoon for Two
All The Things You Are
Piano Solo – All The Things You Are
Relaxin’ at Camarillo
Recordame
A Night in Tunisia
Invitation
About Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson (1937–2001) was one of the most influential tenor saxophonists in modern jazz, known for his work with Blue Note Records and later Grammy Award–winning recordings for Verve Records. Over his career he performed with artists including Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, and Chick Corea. Performing with the Joe Henderson Quintet at Antone’s in Austin in 1986 was an important early career experience and part of Austin’s vibrant jazz scene during that period.