The Elements is an album by the American saxophonist Joe Henderson, released in 1974 on Milestone. The musicians included violinist Michael White, bassist Charlie Haden, drummer Leon Chancler, percussionist Kenneth Nash, and featured guest Alice Coltrane on keyboards & harp.
Track listing All songs were composed by Joe Henderson. Side one "Fire" – 11:08 "Air" – 9:50
Side two "Water" – 7:31 "Earth" – 13:07
Recorded on October 15 (2–3) and 17 (1, 4), 1973.
Personnel Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute Alice Coltrane – piano, harp, tanpura, harmonium Michael White – violin Charlie Haden – bass Leon "Ndugu" Chancler – drums (1, 4) Kenneth Nash – congas, North African Sakara drum, bells, gong, percussion, flute (3), narrator (4) Baba Duru Oshun – tabla, percussion
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