Archives for the 'Lee Morgan' Category
Search For The New Land
Search for the New Land was recorded at the same time at The Sidewinder, Morgan’s wildly successful album that solidified his hard bop / latin influenced style. The Search for the New Land was held back and not released for a year after The Sidewinder. It represents a possible alternate future for Morgan’s work and [...]
Blue Train
This is the first John Coltrane album that I have purchased in a while. I used to own 2 or three, I think. I was initially impressed with his sound as part of the Miles Davis Quintet and so I bought one then another, and another CD.
The last Coltrane CD that I purchased, many years [...]
Cornbread – Lee Morgan
If you like Lee Morgan, then this album should be high on your list. The title track starts with a fantastic solo, making use of a great deal of half valve technique.
This album has secured a firm spot on my ipod and probably won’t be leaving anytime soon. I think I’d sooner leave home without [...]
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – Moanin’
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Moanin’
This is one of my favorite albums. Features Lee Morgan on trumpet, one of my favorite musicians of all time. He comes in like a freight train on the title track and doesn’t let up. Other players on this album are, Benny Golson on tenor sax, Bobby Timmons on [...]