Blue Note plays Joe Henderson – Inner Urge

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
Time: 20:00
Venue: Vertigo Jazz Club & Restaurant, Wrocław
Tickets: 40–50 zł

Get ready for an evening of pure jazz artistry! Vertigo invites you to a special edition of Blue Note Plays, dedicated to one of the most influential saxophonists in jazz history — Joe Henderson and his legendary album Inner Urge.

Event Details

• Date: Monday, 24 November 2025
• Time: 20:00
• Venue: Vertigo Jazz Club & Restaurant, ul. Oławska 13, 50-123 Wrocław
• Tickets: 40 zł (early) to 50 zł (at the door)
• Age restriction: Adults only (after 19:00 the venue is 18+) — typical for Vertigo events.

About the Concert

This special edition of the “Blue Note Plays” series honors Joe Henderson’s landmark album Inner Urge, originally released on Blue Note Records in 1966.

The evening is led by saxophonist Dawid Tokłowicz, who will guide a band through fresh interpretations of Henderson’s compositions and the musical spirit they embody.

Why This Album Matters

• Inner Urge was recorded in November 1964 at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in New Jersey, and features McCoy Tyner (piano), Elvin Jones (drums) and Bob Cranshaw (bass).
• The album is considered one of Henderson’s most intense and advanced works: a fusion of hard-bop energy, modal explorations and an unmistakable tenor voice.
• Tracks like “Inner Urge”, “Isotope” and “El Barrio” have become jazz standards and show Henderson’s compositional strength as well as improvisational fire.

What to Expect at the Concert

• A live reinterpretation of material from the album, arranged with respect to tradition but infused with contemporary flair.
• The saxophone (guided by Tokłowicz) as the central voice, reflecting Henderson’s legacy.
• A sax-led ensemble likely navigating between melody, improvisation and energetic interplay — true to the album’s spirit.
  
• A refined yet relaxed club setting — ideal for jazz lovers who appreciate nuance and depth.

Ideal For

• Fans of classic Blue Note era jazz and the 1960s post-bop/hard-bop sound.
• Those who appreciate saxophone-driven jazz and want to experience both homage and reinterpretation.
• Anyone looking for an elegant, adult-oriented evening of live music in Wrocław.

Additional Notes

• Arrive early to secure a good seat in the club setting.
• While the event is titled under “Adults only”, the age limit is likely 18+ after 19:00 (as per Vertigo’s regulations) — check with venue directly for clarity.

Consider listening to some tracks from Inner Urge beforehand (e.g., “Inner Urge”, “Isotope”) to deepen your appreciation of the live interpretations.