In May 1974, “Milestone” label released “The Elements”, the 16^th Joe Henderson album. It was recorded in October 1973, at “The Village Recorder” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.

Personnel:

• Joe Henderson – tenor sax, flute, alto flute
• Alice Coltrane – piano, harp, tanpura, harmonium
• Michael White – violin
• Charlie Haden – bass
• Leon “Ndugu” Chancler – drums
• Kenneth Nash – congas, North African Sakara Drum, bells, gong, percussion, flute (3), narrator
• Baba Duru Oshun – percussion, tabla

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe Henderson.

1. Fire
2. Air
3. Water
4. Earth