Recorda Me
"Recorda Me" ("Remember Me") is a jazz standard by the saxophonist Joe Henderson. It was introduced on Henderson's debut album "Page One", in 1963. This album also featured the first recording of the jazz standard "Blue Bossa", written by trumpeter Kenny Dorham. History. The saxophonist wrote the composition at the age of 15 in a Latin style, but later modified it with a bossa nova rhythm. It was recorded by Henderson on subsequent albums, including an uptempo version named "No Me Esqueca" ("Do Not Forget Me") on "In Pursuit of Blackness" and an arrangement named "Recuérdame" (Spanish ) on the "Big Band" album. He recorded live versions on "Joe Henderson Quintet at the Lighthouse" and in the 1985 film and recording "One Night with Blue Note" with Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. The composition is used widely in jazz education programs and jazz songbook compilations. Chord changes. Chord changes for "Recorda Me": Other versions. "Recorda Me" has been covered by many other musicians including: