The Kicker is the first album by jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson released on the Milestone label. It was recorded on August 10, 1967 with one track coming from a later session on September 27 and features performances by Henderson with Mike Lawrence, Grachan Moncur III, Kenny Barron, Ron Carter and Louis Hayes. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Joe Henderson's first recording for Milestone was very much a continuation of the adventurous acoustic music he had recorded previously for Blue Note". Track listing All compositions by Joe Henderson except where noted. 00:00 - 01. "Mamacita" 03:24 - 02. "The Kicker" 07:33 - 03. "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) 12:14 - 04. "If" 17:51 - 05. "Nardis" (Miles Davis) 22:35 - 06. "Without a Song" (Vincent Youmans) 28:39 - 07. "O Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved)" (Antônio Carlos Jobim) 34:14 - 08. "Mo' Joe" Personnel Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone Mike Lawrence - trumpet (omit on track 7) Grachan Moncur III - trombone (omit on track 7) Kenny Barron - piano Ron Carter - bass Louis Hayes - drums