- Recorded live at the historic jazz club, The Lighthouse !
- Sole release by the Joe Henderson quintet !
- Newly remastered from the original analog tapes !
- Deluxe Edition featuring 5 unreleased tracks (3 LP) !
- (3 LP) released on 180 gram vinyl, triple gatefold jacket !
- New liner notes from author Eugene Holley Jr. !

An electrifying live performance, a legendary quintet, and one of the most compelling recordings of Joe Henderson's extraordinary career.

Recorded in September 1970 at the celebrated Lighthouse jazz club in Hermosa Beach, California, If You're Not Part of the Solution, You're Part of the Problem captures tenor saxophone giant Joe Henderson at a remarkable turning point in his musical evolution.

Already established as one of the most distinctive voices in modern jazz through his celebrated Blue Note recordings, Henderson was exploring new musical territories, combining the sophistication of hard bop with the freedom of modal jazz, adventurous improvisation, and the rhythmic intensity of the emerging jazz-fusion movement.

For these unforgettable performances, Henderson assembled an exceptional group of musicians : the brilliant Woody Shaw on trumpet and flugelhorn, George Cables on electric piano, Ron McClure on bass, and the explosive Lenny White on drums, with percussionist Tony Waters adding congas on selected performances.

The chemistry between these musicians is nothing short of extraordinary.

Henderson's powerful, searching tenor saxophone takes center stage, moving effortlessly between lyrical passages and fiery improvisations. Woody Shaw responds with dazzling harmonic imagination and breathtaking trumpet solos, while George Cables brings rich textures and an unmistakably modern electric sound.

Anchored by Ron McClure's inventive bass lines and Lenny White's dynamic, rhythmically sophisticated drumming, the quintet creates an exhilarating musical dialogue, constantly shifting between tension, freedom, and irresistible groove.

The result is a captivating blend of post-bop, modal exploration, and forward-looking jazz, performed with remarkable intensity and spontaneity.

This deluxe (3 LP) edition offers a deeper immersion into those historic Lighthouse performances, expanding the original album with previously unreleased material and revealing even more of the quintet's extraordinary creativity.

Presented on three 180 gram vinyl records, this carefully produced reissue celebrates the energy, atmosphere, and musical brilliance of a truly exceptional live recording.

More than a classic jazz album, At the Lighthouse is a thrilling document of artistic freedom, fearless improvisation, and the unmistakable genius of Joe Henderson. An essential recording for serious jazz collectors and lovers of extraordinary live performances.