Browse by Artist: MORGAN, LEE

Artist:	MORGAN, LEE
Title:	City Lights
Label:	BLUE NOTE
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	BLP 1575LP

Exact repro reissue, originally released in 1957. "Benny Golson's writing for this date uplifts it beyond most of the jam session sets of the period. Trumpeter Lee Morgan (then 19) is in excellent form, holding his own with his impressive sidemen (trombonist Curtis Fuller, George Coleman on tenor and alto, pianist Ray Bryant, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor). Highlights include 'City Lights,' 'You're Mine You' and 'Just By Myself.'" -- All Music Guide

Artist:	MORGAN, LEE
Title:	The Cooker
Label:	BLUE NOTE
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	BLP 1578LP

Exact repro reissue, originally released in 1957. Featuring Lee Morgan (trumpet), Pepper Adams (baritone sax), Bobby Timmons (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and "Philly" Joe Jones (drums). "The trumpeter, then just 19, teams up with baritonist Pepper Adams, pianist Bobby Timmons, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones for a particularly strong set that is highlighted by a lengthy and fiery 'Night in Tunisia,' 'Lover Man' and a rapid rendition of 'Just One of Those Things.' Morgan plays remarkably well for his age (already ranking just below Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis), making this an essential acquisition." -- All Music Guide

Artist:	MORGAN, LEE
Title:	The Sidewinder
Label:	BLUE NOTE
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	BLP 4157LP

Exact repro reissue, originally released in 1963. "Carried by its almost impossibly infectious eponymous opening track, The Sidewinder helped foreshadow the sounds of boogaloo and soul-jazz with its healthy R&B influence and Latin tinge. While the rest of the album retreats to a more conventional hard bop sound, Morgan's compositions are forward-thinking and universally solid. Only 25 at the time of its release, Morgan was accomplished (and perhaps cocky) enough to speak of mentoring the great Joe Henderson, who at 26 was just beginning to play dates with Blue Note after getting out of the military. Henderson makes a major contribution to the album, especially on 'Totem Pole,' where his solos showed off his singular style, threatening to upstage Morgan, who is also fairly impressive here. Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw, and Billy Higgins are all in good form throughout the album as well, and the group works together seamlessly to create an album that crackles with energy while maintaining a stylish flow." -- All Music Guide

Artist:	MORGAN, LEE
Title:	Candy
Label:	BLUE NOTE
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	BN 1590LP

Exact repro reissue, originally released in 1957. "Recorded when he was only 19, Candy was one of the first albums (along with The Cooker, recorded the same year) where Lee Morgan showed his own unique style. His prodigal technical virtuosity had already been proven at this time in the Dizzy Gilliespie band, but Morgan's first solo ventures had been remarkable only because of his young age. Here, the influence of some of Morgan's mentors can be seen, but instead of just emulating the style of older trumpeters like Clifford Brown, he has begun absorbing bits and pieces of the phrasing and style of a wide range of musicians, from Gillespie to Miles Davis, then using them to forge his own sound. Morgan places himself front and center here -- there are no other horns to carry the melodic lines, leaving him quite exposed, but he manages to perform beautifully. Not merely a technical marvel, his tone on this album was sweet and his playing fluid, infused with joy and crisply articulated emotion. Morgan would later turn out to be an expert songwriter, but here songs like Buddy Johnson's 'Since I Fell for You,' and Jimmy Heath's 'C.T.A.' gave him ample space to show off his talents." -- All Music Guide

Artist:	MORGAN, LEE
Title:	The Sixth Sense
Label:	BLUE NOTE
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	BST 84335LP

Recorded 1967. "For this lesser-known Lee Morgan LP, the trumpeter was starting to stretch beyond hard bop into more modal areas while retaining his easily recognizable sound. None of Morgan's originals (which are performed along with pianist Cedar Walton's 'Afreaka' and Cal Massey's 'The Cry of My People') caught on, but the music is creatively performed by the trumpeter, altoist Jackie McLean (who was always a perfect musical partner), the obscure tenor Frank Mitchell, Walton, bassist Victor Sproles, and drummer Billy Higgins." --All Music Guide

Artist:	MORGAN, LEE
Title:	Taru
Label:	BLUE NOTE
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	LT 1031LP

Recorded 1968. "Trumpeter Lee Morgan performs two funky boogaloos, a ballad and three complex group originals on this album whose music was first released in 1980. This is a transitional date with the hard bop stylist leaning in the direction of modal music and even anticipating aspects of fusion. His sextet (which includes Bennie Maupin on tenor, guitarist George Benson, pianist John Hicks, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Billy Higgins) is quite advanced for the period and inspires Morgan to some fiery and explorative playing." --All Music Guide

Artist:	MORGAN, LEE
Title:	Tom Cat
Label:	BLUE NOTE
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	LT 1058LP

"Trumpeter Lee Morgan had had an unexpected hit with 'The Sidewinder,' so his more challenging recordings were temporarily put aside. As it turns out, this was one of Morgan's better sets from the 1960s and he had gathered together quite an all-star cast: altoist Jackie McLean, trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Art Blakey. They perform 'Rigormortis,' McCoy Tyner's 'Twilight Mist,' and three of the trumpeter's originals, including the title cut. The advanced hard bop music still sounds fresh decades later despite its initial neglect." --All Music Guide

Artist:	MORGAN, LEE
Title:	Lee Morgan Vol. 3
Label:	DOXY (RUSSIAN FEDERATION)
Format:	LP
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	DOX 873LP

"On trumpeter Lee Morgan's third album for Blue Note, recorded on 24 March 1957, Morgan's sextet - comprised of Gigi Gryce on alto and flute, Benny Golson on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Charlie Persip on drums - showcases five compositions by sideman Benny Golson. The numbers include the fascinating 'Hassan's Dream' as well as 'I Remember Clifford,' a tribute to the late trumpet player Clifford Brown. Tragically, Morgan (a trumpet player like Brown) himself would also meet with an untimely demise, but in 1957, the nineteen year old Philadelphia native was one of the leading trumpeters on the New York jazz scene and remained so until his death at age 33. One of Morgan's most legendary performances, on John Coltrane's celebrated Blue Train album, would be recorded just a few months after this date." 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. Presented in mono.

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