Jinrikisha is a fiery hard bop tune by Joe Henderson from his Blue Note debut as leader, Page One (1963). Named after a Japanese rickshaw, the piece carries an Eastern flavour as Henderson trades solos with Kenny Dorham, with Pete La Roca on drums and Butch Warren on bass (McCoy Tyner is listed as “Etc.” on the cover). Page One opens with Dorham’s Blue Bossa and La Mesha, then features Henderson originals including Jinrikisha. This track showcases the early chemistry between Henderson and Dorham, a partnership that helped launch Henderson’s long recording career.
